Yes, Independence is the literal starting point of the Oregon Trail and for that, it’s the place the route—and your road trip—will inevitably kick-off, however, this Missouri city deserves more credit ...

With the Oregon Trail being one of 20 national historic trails administered by the National Park Service and so many road trip options available to travelers why do we consider the Oregon Trail to be ...

The Beaver State is blessed with many iconic trails to explore. Perhaps you've researched the Historic Columbia River Highway ...

There’s a lot to love about the southeast corner of Oregon – if you’re willing to drive. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we follow Vickie Connor, a visual journalist for The ...

Retracing the return trip of Lewis and Clark was fun and educational, but the trip west following the Oregon Trail was magical and proved to be the best road trip of our lives. Meriwether Lewis and ...

After three months, over 2,400 miles and four pairs of shoes, one Oregon man’s journey to hike the entirety of the Oregon Trail is complete. Donald “Dundee” Martin began his hike back in April and ...

Wearing straw hats and pioneer bonnets, fourth and fifth grade students from Cedar Mill Elementary School spent Saturday morning serving pancakes and sausages to neighborhood families at the school's ...

What is it about the Oregon Coast that captures the imagination and summons travelers from every corner of the world? Spanning over 360 magnificent miles, this iconic stretch of the Pacific Northwest ...

The Pacific Crest Trail is home to hundreds of scenic, five-star day hikes, and now it’s easier than ever to access them. The nonprofit Pacific Crest Trail Association just launched Explore, a free ...