SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, ...

Guided hikes to kick off the new year are returning with the annual "First Day Hikes" series at 25 Oregon state parks. Rangers and volunteers will lead hikes that range from a quarter-mile stroll to a ...

Oregon state parks will once again host guided New Year’s Day hikes on trails across the state, though parking will no longer necessarily be free. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has ...

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will host free guided First Day Hikes at four state parks in Central Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 1. The hikes are part of a nationwide initiative with America’s ...

Mount Hood's famous Timberline Trail traverses canyons, rivers, forests and alpine areas on a 40-mile circuit around Oregon's tallest mountain. Mount Hood is home to some of the most stunning ...

These stunning Oregon state parks offer waterfall hikes, rainforest trails, sandy beaches, river views, and outdoor adventures perfect for easy day trips.

Standing at the base of a large, old-growth ponderosa pine along the Metolius River on a recent sunny day in May, I discussed the various unique adaptations of this charismatic tree that dominates the ...