The First Day Hike program is an initiative in partnership with America’s State Parks Foundation. The organization began the ...

October, I was pretty excited to put on my snowshoes. I made one trip out to Todd Lake from Dutchman Flat before the […] ...

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

Traveling the U.S. in your RV, or looking for an affordable RV park to stay for the summer? There are many budget-friendly RV ...

A visitor looking up at a starry sky in the Oregon Outback. Think “Oregon,” and the state’s western woods and misty mountains likely come to mind; moss-shrouded, eternally drizzly, evocatively lush.

Hidden in a rugged landscape, this surreal wonderland offers an unforgettable escape from crowds, featuring breathtaking rock ...

For the most picture-perfect trip to Colorado, visit one of the state's numerous pristine lakes with clear water. Here are the five best to choose from.

On a radiant July afternoon, a pair of scientists hung their heads off the side of a boat and peered into the brilliant blue water of a lake known for its clarity. They were watching for the exact ...

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. — The Cleetwood Cove Trail, the only public access to Crater Lake’s water, is closed for the 2025 season and will remain closed for at least two years for a major ...

Dipping my toes into Diamond Lake, I braced myself for the worst. Lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest take a long time to warm in the summer, and some of them, like the nearby 2,000-foot-deep ...