VERNONIA, Ore. — For a mix of history and recreation off the beaten path, look no further than Vernonia, Oregon. “For me, being able to be outdoors is a way to discover new things,” said Michael ...

BUXTON, Oregon — There are many ways to explore Oregon’s backroads and byways, and here’s a favorite that you can roll along on a safe Washington County bike trail — plus, enjoy a warm, dry campout ...

Not all of the best trails in Oregon are difficult. If you don’t have a ton of hiking experience or just want to enjoy nature ...

Members of the Mount St. Helens Club didn't want to wait, however. Earlier this week, 14 bicycle riders and five hikers from the club visited the Banks-Vernonia trail, which extends 21 miles between ...

VERNONIA, Ore. — There's a state of mind known to long-distance hikers best described, I suppose, as "autopilot." It's the moment when walking becomes so fluid you only consider the surrounding forest ...