KATU - Outdoors - Destinations

Tour Oregon on two wheels

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:38:58 GMT

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

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:56:53 GMT

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

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

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?

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:45:56 GMT

"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

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:46:44 GMT

This summer cash-strapped Washington became the only state in the nation to close its tourism office.

Another year, another new state park

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:39:20 GMT

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

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:02:59 GMT

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

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:53:55 GMT

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

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:33:09 GMT

Those who enjoy camping out on the beach at Bastendorff will have to look for another place to spend their days, as a restriction order has been placed on the area.

Can California's state parks be saved?

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:56:22 GMT

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.