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Burned areas in the Willamette National Forest reopening to the public
People can hit the trails again in parts of the Willamette National Forest that were closed for the past two years due to damage from wildfires.

Southwestern Oregon hiking trail reopens after 20 years
The Illinois River National Recreation Trail in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness was devastated by the 500,000-acre Biscuit Fire in 2002. Now it's back.

How wilderness permits changed the Central Oregon wilderness experience
A new permit system and a thick, ever-present blanket of wildfire smoke gave some of Oregon’s most popular trails a break from crowds this summer.

Permits may cut crowds and fuel demand in Central Oregon wildernesses
Limiting entry to popular Central Oregon trails could ease the harmful effects of overcrowding, but exclusivity — real or perceived — may only make these natural wonders more desirable.
Adventure hiking on the Oregon Desert Trail
What's it like to hike across 750 miles of the Oregon high desert? The Oregon Desert Trail is Oregon’s newest long-distance trail and a grand showcase of solitude, geology and beauty. The trail links hidden jewels like Crack In The Ground, the Owyhee Canyonlands and Steens Mountain to outposts like Christmas Valley, Fields and Frenchglen.

Wild Totality: Capturing The Solar Eclipse From A Cascade Peak
On the anniversary of the total solar eclipse, "Oregon Field Guide" looks back at a once-in-a-lifetime assignment.
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Seattle Hikers May Be Trampling On Tribal Treaty Rights
Hikers are feeling squeezed by the newfound congestion on Washington trails — but so are the tribes with treaty rights to hunt and gather.

First Responders: Hikers Disregard Hazards After Eagle Creek Fire
First responders say they continue to deploy law enforcement and search and rescue teams to rescue hikers entering closed-off areas of the Columbia River Gorge.
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Some Columbia River Gorge Trail Closures Could Last Years
The U.S. Forest Service gave an update on the conditions of Columbia River Gorge trails Friday. They say some trails may take years to reopen.

Oregon Field Guide Favorite Places 2017
“Hey, what’s your favorite place in Oregon?” That’s probably the most frequently asked question we hear on our travels while working for "Oregon Field Guide."