The McKenzie River in Oregon is a 90-mile stretch of serene river that passes through the Cascade Mountain Range between Clear Lake in Linn County to Eugene in the Willamette Valley. Driving between ...

Oregonians who hike along southwest Oregon's rivers were probably surprised at a May 1 story on mining in Oregon ("Gold is up but few take a shine to mining"). The story focused on the lack of new ...

An Oregon fisherman has taken home a grand prize after helping capture and remove thousands of problematic fish throughout the state’s rivers. The angler earned $107,800 in bounties after taking ...

Oregon’s rivers are an integral part of our culture, and the names have become enmeshed in our society as well. ... first drawn onto a widely-distributed map in 1824. Don't Edit.

Oregon has a long history of caring for our rivers. In 1970, Oregon voters approved a citizens’ initiative that created the Oregon State Scenic Waterways program. The program was last updated in 1988, ...

Trucks carry most of Oregon's lumber out of the woods on forest roads. But before that was possible, the timber industry primarily relied on the river — some of which are still recovering.

The Oregon Department of State Lands keeps a map of the vital waterways where the state's most iconic and vulnerable fish species are born. To stream KGW on your phone, you need the KGW app ...

Snorkeling in Oregon’s rivers can be downright dangerous. But with that risk comes a window into a whole new world. June 25, 2025. contribute now. About OPB. Public media funding.

Oregon’s rivers and streams fuel outdoor recreation, an economic engine in Oregon. According to the Outdoor Recreation Industry, outdoor recreation supports 224,000 jobs and generates $15.6 ...