Jon Goodwin

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Winter days with clear skies at the Oregon coast can be hard to find. At Rocky Creek State Park, the sweeping ocean views are already reason enough to pull over. But this time of year, visitors are encouraged to keep their eyes on the wa... See more

LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Hidden just off Highway 20 in Linn County, the Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail is an easy stop that doesn’t ask much of visitors — and, this time of year, might even give a little something back. The short trail sits along the highway ... See more

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — There are places in Oregon that don’t demand attention — they simply earn it. Trillium Lake is one of them. Just south of Government Camp on the south side of Mount Hood, this calm, reflective lake is easily among the most-photographed ... See more

MONMOUTH, Ore. — The E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in Monmouth is home to one of Oregon’s most unique outdoor spaces — and a newly renovated shotgun shooting range that is already drawing hunters, archers and families from across the state. For people like Ko... See more

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Just outside downtown Hood River, there’s a hike that feels a little different — part nature walk, part history tour. The Hood River Pipeline Trail follows the path of an old hydroelectric pipeline, where rusted steel and moss-covered c... See more