Jon Goodwin

PORTLAND, Ore. — A cemetery might not be the first place that comes to mind for an afternoon outing, but at Lone Fir Cemetery in Southeast Portland, there's plenty of life among the headstones. With towering trees, winding paths and thousands of stories w... See more

LYLE, Wash. — Ancient lava flows, catastrophic floods and millions of years of erosion — a lot went into getting Horsethief Butte ready for visitors. The least we can do is get out of the car. Just off Highway 14 on the Washington side of the Columbia Riv... See more

Follow Volunteers restore Washington historic fire lookout after vandalism Jon Goodwin Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clouds often filter through the valleys of ... See more

Follow Volunteer guides help hikers discover Hoyt Arboretum's hidden gems Jon Goodwin Updated Fri, August 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With more than 2,000 species of trees spread... See more

WEST LINN, Ore. — Down to Earth Forest School is rethinking what a classroom can look like, and for students at West Linn’s Mary S. Young Park, that classroom is outdoors. There are no hallways, cafeterias or gymnasiums here. Instead, students gather bene... See more