Its jagged peaks are capped by more than 300 glaciers, and its alpine lakes feel otherworldly, but it offers quieter and deeper solitude.

Cooler, wetter weather could dampen some people’s moods, but less heat and some light rain could help decrease fire risk, the National Weather Service says.

The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are ...

They may not be on USA TODAY's Bars of the Year list, but these bars range from places with class to a couple you wouldn’t ...

For a memorable day in the outdoors, nothing beats a good walk. Check out some of our favourite day walks in each state and ...

Epic Guide to Olympic National Park Hikes includes everything from epic waterfalls to breathtaking mountain views, lush ...

That involves hiking an average of 20 miles per day through deserts and over mountains. Stomachs growl and waistlines tighten ...

Martha’s Amish Bakery represents the quintessential diamond in the rough – the gastronomic equivalent of discovering your mild-mannered accountant moonlights as a championship tango dancer. The modest ...

As you descend into the small coastal community, the Pacific Ocean unfurls before you like nature’s version of a welcome ...

Backpacking in the high country of the Cascades is exhilarating for many reasons. Among them is that it’s only accessible for a few months of the year.

Filmmakers and riders Drew Boxold and Tanner Stephens present 'Canyon Ridge', a meditative mountain bike movie shot on 16mm film in Washington.

Washington schools looking to send students to overnight outdoor education programs are dealing with a financial crunch after grant funding was left out of the state budget. The Outdoor Learning ...