The North Umpqua Canyon in winter has been one of my favorite places to visit for more than a decade, but I had not returned since one of the worst wildfire disasters in state history. The ...

A wildfire in 2020 destroyed the waterfall trails of the North Umpqua River, right? Well, no. The jungly 1.3-mile path to Wolf Creek Falls didn’t burn at all, and the most spectacular of the burned ...

Oregon is famous for its waterfalls, but not all are so easy to find. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we explore a hidden waterfall corridor along the North Umpqua River in the southern ...

Far from the well-trod paths of places like the Historic Columbia River Highway and Silver Falls State Park, beyond even the relatively obscure waterfalls of the McKenzie River, is the North Umpqua ...

With its generally moderate temperatures, plentiful precipitation, towering cliffs and rushing rivers, Oregon is an ideal place to go chasing waterfalls. In fact, there are more than 200 named ...

OAKRIDGE, Ore. — Officials have closed more hiking trails and forest roads as the Emigrant Fire grows past 30,000 acres with no containment. The wildfire is burning about 20 miles southeast of ...

The first glance of the falls is stunning; the 50-foot wall of water fans out over rocks blanketed in lush moss despite it being the peak of summer. Its flow during my visit is strong, though limited ...

Southern Oregon is full of natural beauty, and one of the best ways to experience it is by exploring its waterfalls. If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, there are plenty of hidden ...