Tour Oregon on two wheels There's no question that we live in a beautiful state and now there are even more options for cyclists who want to enjoy the state's awe-inspiring landscapes.
Fall has arrived and with it the promise of stunning beauty (Photo Gallery) Imagine walking outside on a crisp autumn day, kicking your feet through the leaves on the ground and looking up at the trees that are changing colors with the season.
That's all folks... at least for this year Now that summer is ending, we'd like to take a look back at a weekly series we hope you've enjoyed reading these past several months.
Should Hanford's B Reactor site be a national park? "We have not yet done a good enough job of telling the story of World War II and the nuclear era born out of the war," Sec. Ken Salazar said.
Private group wants to promote Wash. state tourism 
Another year, another new state park Oregon's newest state park is about to open on a 131-acre piece of land that was once the site of a lumber mill.
Fire crews protecting historic hot springs from flames Fire bosses pulled crews off another blaze to attack flames threatening historic structures at Bagby Hot Springs on Sunday while law enforcement officers evacuated people from the area.
Rogue trails are cutting up the Columbia River Gorge The problem: many of the trails carve into sensitive natural areas that aren't used to that kind of contact.
24-hour camping limit now in effect at Bastendorff Beach (Video) 
Can California's state parks be saved? Lawmakers have passed a bill making it easier for the 70 California state parks threatened with closure next year to work with nonprofit organizations and remain open.
Lincoln High teen develops Forest Park app for the iPhone "I love using Forest Park," Gattey said in a press release announcing the new app. "But I had never been able to find an app or tool to help me navigate it."
Get lost in the giant Timbers-themed 'maize' The always popular "corn maize" on Sauvie Island this year features a Portland Timbers logo cut into the 5-acre corn field. Make sure to watch out for crazed Timbers Army supporters as you make your way through the field.
Barriers built on trails to hurt mountain bikers? (Video) More than rocks are popping up on trails popular with mountain bikers between Eugene and Oakridge.
Did you know there was once a roller coaster on Council Crest? (Photo Gallery) High up in the West Hills of Portland is a quiet, peaceful park with breathtaking views and an incredible history.
'We're building the park for Isaac' (Photo Gallery) At just 15 months, little Isaac isn't old enough to understand the impact of future plans for his neighborhood park but for those who are working hard to make a positive change in their community, he's their inspiration.
'It's an amazing asset we have here in Portland' (Photo Gallery) Only one park in the entire United States holds the honor of being the largest forested natural area within city limits and it's right here in Portland.
Portland Park Series: Elk Rock Island (Photo Gallery) Elk Rock Island is a hidden gem of a natural area in the Portland-metro area. It's inaccessible by foot for the majority of the year, though.
Move over Pioneer Courthouse Square, there's a new kid in town (Photo Gallery) Pioneer Courthouse Square may be 'Portland's livingroom' but a fairly new urban park just a couple of blocks away is coming into its own.