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Get out to explore and enjoy Oregon's rivers and streams with this hiking guide for the River Democracy Act!
April 15, 2025
What’s not to love about Oregon’s ancient forests? Whether you like hiking beneath towering canopies, looking for signs of wildlife, foraging for mushrooms or berries, or just drinking clean water, these forests help sustain both human and ecological communities. Unfortunately, after a century of aggressive logging, road building, and fire suppression few of the ecologically-connected, […]
June 1, 2024
Getting up-to-date information for your recreation plans Most people who have ever been to a trailhead knows that road and trail conditions are constantly changing. Weather, fires, and small acts of nature can’t be constantly updated in published trail guides, so it helpful to have some resources for looking up current information so you might […]
May 29, 2023
Plan Ahead and Prepare To get ready for a hike, doing a little research and preparing the right gear can mean the difference between a great outdoor experience and one turned memorable for all the wrong reasons. Think through some basics about your trip so you don’t have any nasty surprises. What to Bring Carrying […]
Leave No Trace We all need to do our part to be responsible to the outdoor spaces we share with each other, wildlife, plants, and water. The principles of Leave No Trace should be applied whenever you’re enjoying the outdoors. Learn more about all of these at Leave No Trace. Preventing human-caused wildfire One of […]
While most people have no issues while enjoying outdoor adventures, it’s good to be prepared and to know what to do in emergencies. Remember, you must take personal responsibility for your safety and well-being as you explore Oregon! First Aid You should always carry some first aid basics if you can. You can purchase a […]
Many groups and organizations work to engage a diversity of outdoor lovers, build and maintain trails, and raise awareness about challenges people face to getting outdoors. Check out some of these great organizations whose work is vital to ensuring Oregon’s wild places are safe and accessible to all. Trails groups Looking to volunteer? Check out […]
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