This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss how to day hike and backpack the Wilson River Trail in the Tillamook State Forest. It's a gem, alright.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Exploring the Wilson River Trail, a quiet Coast Range gem:

Marilyn Bishop, founder of Cascadia Quake Kits, discusses what Pacific Northwest residents should do to be prepared for the Big One on this week's episode of the Peak Northwest podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to be prepared for when the Big One hits

It's mushroom season in the Pacific Northwest! To help you in your fungal foraging, we talk to herbalist and experienced forager Chris Smaka about what to look for and how to find it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Foraging for mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss Oregon's scenic byways: driving routes that snake their way through every beautiful nook and cranny of the state.Buckle up for a beautiful auditory journey across this wonderful state.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Plan a fall road trip on Oregon's scenic byways

Did you know Oregon has dozens of covered bridges (54) all over the state? On the latest episode of Peak Northwest, Jamie Hale and Jim Ryan discuss the simple wonders in getting off the main drag and finding Oregon's delightful covered bridges.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finding, and appreciating, Oregon's covered bridges

Which state parks saw the most visitors last year, and which saw the least? We break down the numbers from a truly strange year that saw state park visitation plunge across the board.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oregon's least and most popular state parks in 2020

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss the Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail. Running about 60 miles from downtown Corvallis to Ona Beach south of Newport, the long-distance hiking and mountain biking trail crosses through a dense Coast Range forest, using old logging roads and newly cut trails. Like the neighboring Oregon Coast Trail, some sections of the hike require walking along the shoulders of open roads.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing Oregon’s newest backpacking trail

The end of summer looms, but that doesn't mean the end to exciting adventures around Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. On the latest episode of Peak Northwest, Jim and Jamie float a bunch of wonderful options for end of summer activities across the region.[Note: This episode was recorded in 2020 and we held it back due to the catastrophic wildfires, but everything still resonates]  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to end summer in the PNW

Take a hike, go backpacking, paddle downriver or spend a few nights relaxing at a lodge. There are so many different ways to experience the wild and scenic Rogue River.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to explore the Lower Rogue River in southwest Oregon

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss hiking, biking and sightseeing options at Oregon's lone national park.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hiking, biking and sightseeing at Crater Lake

On the latest episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, artist Yong Hong Zhong talks about how he pivoted from a career in animation to becoming a renowned watercolors painter. We talked about his method, how people can pick up a paintbrush and start capturing moments in the wild and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Oregon landscape painter on capturing stillness in the wild

Most people head to the spectacular redwood groves of northern California, passing by the beautiful, but admittedly smaller, redwoods on the south Oregon coast.We defend our state's honor and discuss what those trees are like, why you should visit and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oregon's redwoods deserve your respect

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we connect with the artist who leads the “Circles in the Sand,” events on the southern Oregon coast.You're going to want to listen to this one twice. The artist, Denny Dyke, drops wisdom left and right. We also talked about other fun things to do in Bandon.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet the artist behind Oregon's spectacular 'Circles in the Sand'

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss what you should know before planning a trip during Oregon's wildfire season. Reporter Kale Williams also breaks down how Oregon's changing climate is contributing to the state's wildfire season.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to plan your outdoor adventures during wildfire season

After a brief reopening was spoiled by landslides earlier this year, the Eagle Creek Trail has reopened once again, giving many hikers their first taste of the Columbia River Gorge trail since the Eagle Creek fire closed it in 2017.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eagle Creek is finally back open to hikers (again)

Hosts Jamie Hale and Jim Ryan take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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