The Eastern Oregon mining town of Sumpter is officially known as a "ghost town." But every Christmas, the old steam engines of the Sumpter Valley Railroad bring the spirit of the season to life for hundreds of visitors.

Octopuses are incredibly smart, yet the majority of their neurons exist in their arms and suckers, and not in their brain, making them as close to alien intelligence as we can find on Earth. It's like: what if our hands and fingers could think for themselves?

Wilderness Conservation Corps internships offer young people the chance to transform trails and themselves while earning some money for college.

Oregon sunstones come in a variety of colors. But that's just one of the many intriguing things about our official state gemstone.

Umatilla tribal member Acosia Red Elk travels the world as a champion powwow dancer, yoga teacher and collaborator with artists ranging from Portugal. The Man to Indigenous Enterprise. Her goal is to promote Indigenous healing through movement and dance.

Wildlife Biologist Jamie Bowles has spent the past several years in search of Oregon’s elusive Sierra Nevada red foxes.

When two Northwest women encountered barriers to feeling confident as cyclists, they teamed up to conquer them and help others do the same.

Oysters, like wine, take their flavor from the distinct character of the places they're grown.

The Fear and Loaming mountain biking trail offers a close-to-home place to ride for those in the Portland metro area. But be ready for 2,500 feet in vertical drop over 4 miles and optional black diamond jumps.

Lexie Hallahan teaches aspiring surfers to catch their first wave. A unique two-day camp just for women is her specialty and her life's calling.