When I heard that eastern Oregon counties are thinking of joining Idaho, I wrote a letter to the editor of 12 eastern Oregon and eastern Washington newspapers suggesting that the citizens of those ...

Do you know that the Cascade Range is also known as the Cascade Mountains or Cascadian Mountains? It extends for more than 1,100 kilometres and stretches from southern British Columbia through ...

U.S. Forest Service geologist Gordon Grant calls it a “geologic gift.” University of Oregon earth scientist Leif Karlstrom described it as “a big water tower” at the top of the mountains. The two ...

A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades — possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the University ...

While studying the landscape of Oregon’s Cascade Range, also known as the Cascades, a team of scientists discovered that a region of subsurface water is far larger than previously thought—and may even ...

If you’re planning an RV trip through Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, you’re in for some fantastic scenery and outdoor fun. The region offers a mix of peaceful forests, mountain views, and easy access to ...

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office / AP A winter storm moved into the Pacific Northwest Friday, bringing heavy rainfall to lower elevations in Oregon and Southwest Washington and dumping snow in the ...

If you’re planning a summer trip to Oregon, the Cascade Mountains offer some of the best camping experiences in the state. With a mix of lakes, forests, and trails, this region lets you connect with ...

Far from the well-trod paths of places like the Historic Columbia River Highway and Silver Falls State Park, beyond even the relatively obscure waterfalls of the McKenzie River, is the North Umpqua ...

Western Oregon’s chilly and sometimes icy conditions are expected to stick around one more day before a system of major rain and possible mountain snow enters the picture later this week and into the ...

Authorities on Tuesday recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were killed in an avalanche in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon the day before, officials said. Emergency workers responded to ...