At 2:30 a.m. my wristwatch alarm sounds. A usual snooze button fan, I jolted awake in my tent in the valley between Broken Top and South Sister. My knees were tender, back tight and hips gridlocked ...

McKENZIE PASS — Many avid Central Oregon hikers are still adjusting to the permit system implemented last year for 19 trailheads within the Three Sisters, Mount Washington and Mount Jefferson ...

The mountain views are always changing when hiking the Three Sisters loop. The Sisters are joined by central Oregon's other volcanoes, close up and in the distance.

If you’re looking to explore some of Oregon’s most beautiful natural spots, the Cascade Mountains have plenty to offer. This mountain range is packed with dense forests, stunning views, and peaceful ...

Loop of the South Sister highlights of an Oregon vacation for a hiker who traveled across the country to do it solo, while her husband hunkered down at a Bend resort.