If you're planning to take a trip to Oregon's Crater Lake, you can look forward to beautiful views, a rich history, and ...

Oregon’s 4,819 lakes are largely in good ecological condition, especially when compared with those elsewhere in the nation, a new report from the state Department of Environmental Quality concludes.

Oregon is one of the first states that comes to mind when people picture "amazing American destinations for outdoor recreation." With its stupendous Cascade Mountains and breathtaking Pacific ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections, after action taken Thursday by ...

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the number of anglers at your local fishing hole, there’s good news: Oregon is home to hundreds of backcountry lakes stocked with trout just waiting to be caught. All ...

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

Lane County officials urge water safety as summer temperatures rise, citing risks like log jams and low-head dams. Hazards such as strainers (water obstructions) and strong currents pose dangers to ...

I don’t panic at the sight of snakes, but I definitely squirm on the inside. There’s something creepy about them. The coiling, the tongue flicking, the vertical slits they call pupils. … It’s all just ...

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality today released the 2017 Survey of Oregon Lakes, a statewide evaluation of the ecological condition of lakes and reservoirs from samples collected in 2017 ...

New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.

Detroit Lake has been in the spotlight this month for all the wrong reasons. Health officials say toxic algae that formed in the reservoir flowed downstream in the North Santiam River and fouled Salem ...