Last August, the Mazama newt — an amphibian species found only in Crater Lake — moved into the Oregon Zoo’s conservation lab ...

Located in Oregon, Crater Lake fills a massive volcanic caldera created by Mount Mazama’s eruption. The lake ranks ninth in ...

Crater Lake is a striking crater lake in south-central Oregon and the centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park. Formed by the ...

Efforts to preserve and rebuild populations of the Crater Lake newt, a tiny, semi-aquatic sub-species of salamanders found ...

The hotel reflects the broader shift in American travel. While initially catering to wagon-bound tourists in the 1890s, the ...

Oregon is a Fido-loving frenzy for outdoor lovers with furry pets. But few communities are as dog-friendly as this small ...

Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest, bluest lake, Crater Lake. Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest and bluest lake, Crater Lake.

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

Head off the beaten trail and visit this well-kept secret in Oregon for some of the best mountaintop views and a challenging trek for even the best hikers.

Ontario sits on the Idaho border offering some of the most affordable housing in the entire state. The welcome sign might as well add “Where Affordable Living Begins” to its famous slogan. This ...

This forgotten Oregon logging village preserves historic cabins, massive machinery, and pioneer stories that make the past ...

Between the mountains and the coast, Eugene offers the perfect home base for Oregon adventures. Hood River sits at the intersection of gorgeous and spectacular in the Columbia River Gorge. The mighty ...