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Devils Punchbowl Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Oregon

The name sounds intimidating, but this scenic hike is one of the most rewarding trails in Oregon. Here's why it's worth the adventure.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jul 10
Looking down into the Devils Punchbowl, a collapsed sea cave along the Oregon Coast.
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5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Oregon for a Spring Hike

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 29
A waterfall cascades over a cliff that juts far out, allowing for the Trail of Ten Falls near Silverton, Oregon, to cross behind the falling water. Green ferns and trees surround the water.
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I Don’t Snowshoe, but the Salt Creek Falls Trail in Oregon Is So Much Fun

by Katie Lawrence
on Jan 29
Wide view of a tall waterfall cascading into a forested gorge, with snow-covered pine trees lining the canyon and soft winter light illuminating the landscape.
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Oregon if You’re Afraid of Heights

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jan 22
A hiker stands in the middle of a narrow trail with steep drop-offs on each side. Clouds hang low in the distance, and the Columbia River Gorge is visible.
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This Scenic Waterfall Hike in Oregon Is Even Better in the Winter

by Courtnie Erickson
on Dec 8
A tall waterfall cascades over a rock wall on a winter day. Snow covers rocks and trees near and surrounding the creek.

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Only the Brave Attempt This Claustrophobic Hike in Oregon

Oregon may not be known for slot canyon hikes the way the Southwest is, but this volcanic fissure is a tight squeeze worth checking out.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Nov 11
A narrow rocky chasm with steep stone walls rises on both sides of a dirt trail lined with green grass.
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The Gorgeous 9-Mile Trail in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge Worth Every Drop of Sweat

Waterfalls, viewpoints, forests, wildflowers—there's so much to love about this loop trail.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Oct 17
Looking at the side of a waterfall as it tumbles off a ledge in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge.
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I Hiked Behind Oregon’s South Falls and It Was as Cool as It Looks

I hiked behind South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. The experience was as incredible as it looked in all the pictures and videos I had seen.

by Trent Jonas
on Sep 29
A white ribbon of a waterfall plunges over a rim into a bowl covered with green vegetation.
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Underrated National Forest Hikes in Oregon That Rival the Famous Cleetwood Cove Trail

Visit these underrated national forest hikes in Oregon to beat the national park crowds!

by Charlie Boyle
on Aug 21
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Most Portland Tourists Never Know a 30-Mile Forest Trail Starts Near the Zoo Parking Lot

Visit the Wildwood Trail in Portland's Forest Park for a hike that'll leave you surprised at every turn!

by Charlie Boyle
on Jul 4
Tall trees sit around a winding dirt forest path with ferns on either side.