After four humpback whales were entangled this year in Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear, conservation groups today formally petitioned the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt ...

Take a dip in Oregon at the five cleanest lakes the state has to offer, where you can fish, kayak, hike, boat, or dive, with ...

The deep drawdown at Lookout Point Reservoir creates a "new river" that makes for a unique and good spot to fish and hike.

Formed after Mount Mazama collapsed, Crater Lake is known for its vivid blue water and exceptional clarity. Visitors enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, fishing, and scenic viewpoints.

There's no shortage of nature, from massive lakes to a Lewis and Clark trail to national volcanic land, explore the national parks in Oregon.

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’s stunning blue waters are just the beginning of what makes this natural wonder so captivating. Beneath the surface – both literally and figuratively – lies a world of mysteries, strange ...

It's been 19 years since 8-year-old Samuel Boehlke ran into the woods at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon never to be seen again, but search and rescuers haven't given up looking for him. Agencies ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Mazama newt used to be head honcho at Crater Lake. Found only in the lake's cold waters, this brightly-colored semiaquatic species used to be one of the top predators in its ...

The Oregon Zoo, in partnership with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum, has rescued 19 Mazama newts from Crater Lake National Park in an attempt to save the species from extinction.