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
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Beneath the trees of the Mount Hood National Forest, the focus wasn’t on the towering evergreens still standing — it was on the ones already down. Trailkeepers of Oregon put on a multi-day women’s saw school training that brought ... See more
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore — Cars fly by on Highway 6, and most people don’t think twice about what they’re passing. It’s an easy stop to miss. “We always make the joke around here that we’re the best bathroom on Highway 6,” said Alejandra Arellano, Interpreti... See more
ROWENA, Ore. — At first, it just feels like a hike. But out at Tom McCall Preserve in the eastern Columbia River Gorge, it quickly becomes something more. In this part of Oregon, spring doesn’t ease in — it takes over. Hillsides burst into color, marking ... See more
CANNON BEACH, Ore. — At first glance, it feels like a classic Cannon Beach day: the sound of the surf, salty air and the towering silhouette of Haystack Rock rising from the shoreline. But this time of year, many visitors are looking for something that's ... See more