While spending time in the Pacific Northwest, you might notice that thrilling whitewater rapids surround you in Oregon. The Beaver State’s rivers and lakes are thus ideal for kayaking. Look no further ...

TIERRA DEL MAR, Ore. — The bald head and whiskered face popped out of the water about 20 yards from our kayaks, wearing an expression that appeared deeply concerned. The wide eyes of a harbor seal ...

This Southern Oregon lake offers a delightful abundance of wildlife, with plenty of recreational activities, birdwatching trails, campgrounds, and more.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore — Powerful ocean breakers can be deceiving along the coast. For if you know where to go, safe harbors like Nehalem, Oregon, offer a fine launch point that allows you to explore a ...

There’s no better time to be on the water than during the summer in Portland. With a river running through the heart of the city and hundreds of miles of navigable rivers and mountain lakes within an ...

A new law will require stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers and rafters to get a permit to access Oregon's waterways starting in 2026. House Bill 2982 passed the Oregon Legislature and was signed by Gov ...

SCIO, Ore. — The water was as dark as liquid mud and alligators patrolled the shoreline as our elite team of kayakers crashed through the roaring whitewater of a stream deep in remote wilderness. OK, ...

Clarno Rapids is the first topic that comes up when talking about running the John Day River. We asked our shuttle driver Donna, a folksy grandmother who lives in the town of Fossil, about Clarno. She ...

A powerful documentary by Jessie Sears captures the inspiring journey of Native American teenagers who paddled the newly ...

The Oregon Marine Board has proposed increasing fees on rafts, kayaks and other non-motorized boats in an effort to improve boat ramp facilities and access statewide. Currently, non-motorized boaters ...

TIERRA DEL MAR, Ore. (AP) — The bald head and whiskered face popped out of the water about 20 yards from our kayaks, wearing an expression that appeared deeply concerned. The wide eyes of a harbor ...