Oregon Field Guide
A young boy and his dog, Cosmo, are greeted by First Nations Veterinary volunteers in Warm Springs, Ore., on April 26, 2025.
‘Friends of the Rez Dogs’ offer mobile veterinary care to reduce overpopulation of strays in Indigenous communities
First Nations Veterinary offers high-volume spay and neuter clinics to minimize animal overpopulation and suffering on Native American reservations.
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Garden railroads delight with Northwest nostalgia in miniature backyard masterpieces
Train enthusiasts young and old enjoy in the magical worlds of backyard railroads. On June 14, the Rose City Garden Railway Society will host its annual summer tour in the Portland metro area.
The Gambler 500 rallies unlikely environmental stewards in Eastern Oregon
Off-road thrills, junky cars and trash cleanup. Welcome to the Gambler 500!
Oregon hobbyists reach for the stars with backyard astrophotography
New technology allows photographers to capture detailed images of the cosmos without breaking the bank or leaving the city.
The hunt for thundereggs: Oregon’s state rock celebrates 60th anniversary of its designation
Sixty years ago, in 1965, the fascinating thunderegg was declared Oregon’s state rock.
How to forage for food on the Oregon coast
Finding food along the Oregon coast is surprisingly simple if you know where to look.
Geologist Ellen Morris Bishop unearths stories of Oregon’s ancient beginnings
Since the publication of her seminal “In Search of Ancient Oregon” in 2004, Morris Bishop has been a leading guide through Oregon’s geologic past.
Salmon return to the Klamath’s Oregon waters, but the river’s headwaters are still blocked
After decades of conflict, farmers and tribes say they’re working in concert to restore salmon habitat in the Klamath Basin. But two dams remain - one that blocks fish passage another that plays a key role for agriculture.
Learn about the caddisfly with ecologist Judy Li
What miracles lurk beneath the surface of your local creek? Oregon State University ecologist Judy Li has your answer.
Rewilding the Elwha River
It’s been over a decade since two dams came out of the Elwha River on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Now, salmon are returning, cougars, elk, foxes and bears roam 800 acres of newly restored land, and the river runs wild, tearing up the road that ran along its banks.
Searching for the quietest place in Oregon
Where to escape the leaf blowers, car alarms and revving engines that plague modern life? A study conducted for the Noise Control Engineering Journal identified candidates for the quietest places in Oregon, but you’ll need an expedition mindset to reach them.
