Visit and climb inside these 9 Oregon Coast lighthouses. Here's how Here are five hikes that you can enjoy in this magical canyon. What better way to begin an exploration of the Metolius River ...

General area: Camp Sherman (near Sisters, Ore., just across the Santiam Pass and about two hours and 15 minutes from Salem). Fees: None. Trail distances: 29.5 total miles on the Allingham Loop (3. ...

In 1974 Gov. Tom McCall appeared before the newly created Land Conservation and Development Commission to urge designation of central Oregon's Metolius River area as one of critical state concern.

Read more: Metolius basin landowners lay groundwork ... They looked hard at several parcels in central Oregon, the lower Columbia River, and in Curry County on land near the Bandon Dunes golf ...

Summer camping season is going strong, and this week, we visit Central Oregon’s Metolius River: a waterway prized for fishing, camping and unique outdoor adventures, including a stop at one of ...

the Metolius River Loops Scenic Bikeway, is likely to be dropped off that list for an odd reason: fear that it will attract too many people. The Metolius route is nestled in the Cascade mountains of ...

A river emerges almost fully formed from a massive spring below Black Butte at one of Oregon’s most iconic spots, the Head of the Metolius (where there’s a visitors area). This loop allows ...

Camp Sherman: This is the basin’s “town” and the location of Camp Sherman Store and Fly Shop (with rental cabin), Kokanee Cafe and four small lodges/resorts. The small store ...

But in the groves where sunlight comes through, Oregon's magic stream lights up with patches of azure and sapphire so clear they rival Crater Lake. The Metolius River seems to celebrate every ...

Additionally, the commission denied a petition to designate Oregon’s Metolius River as an Outstanding Resource Water on the grounds that the petition was incomplete and failed to address tribal ...

The Oregon House rejected a bill that would have overridden Jefferson County’s ability to allow two resorts along the Metolius River. The bill failed by one vote after passing in the Senate.

Hikers learn about ponderosa pines on a recent Oregon Wild hike. Other such hikes coming up include outings to Green Ridge Trail and Lookout Mountain, among others. (Sarah Hall) Standing at the ...