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Peak Northwest

The Oregonian/OregonLive

Hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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364 episodes

  1. Why this Oregon campground tucked into the forest is becoming a favorite for weekend adventurers 29:21
  2. This hidden Coast Range lake is a fly fishing paradise 29:47
  3. The brutal beauty of running a half marathon through Oregon’s waterfalls and muddy forest trails 37:03
  4. An unexpected turn on Mount McLoughlin left an experienced hiker needing rescue 32:39
  5. How one Oregon group is making hiking more accessible for wheelchair users 27:15
  6. This breathtaking Washington wilderness offers much more than its famous Pacific Crest Trail stretch 40:35
  7. Planning an Ashland trip? Here's what to do beyond the Shakespeare Festival 35:27
  8. The fragrant, highly prized mushroom hiding in Oregon’s forests right now — and how to find it 27:53
  9. Why we absolutely cannot wait for fall in the Pacific Northwest 31:36
  10. How do these 3 filmed-in-Oregon classic movies hold up? 43:37
  11. Summer’s almost over. Here are the best places to get in one last picnic by the water 38:12
  12. How a Girl Scout camp on the Oregon coast connected 3 generations of women 34:30
  13. The secrets to making a delicious, stress-free camp cookout meal 32:58
  14. Oregon river floating guide: Where to tube near Portland 37:23
  15. This 80-mile stretch of river has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Northwest 42:38
  16. Banff and beyond: Why Canada’s mountains are a perfect place for the trip of a lifetime 35:16
  17. This deep-cuts bucket list will take you to Oregon's hidden natural treasures 34:50
  18. These dark, mysterious lava tubes are a perfect Pacific Northwest adventure 32:12
  19. Reddit asked our Oregon travel reporter anything. Here’s what he said 39:27
  20. Sisters is calling: Everything to do, see and eat in the central Oregon destination 43:42
  21. Author Jeff VanderMeer, a new Oregonian, on walking, writing and why he loves Portland 48:22
  22. How to plan a perfect summer trip around this gem of the Oregon coast 40:22
  23. What I learned on my very first camping trip in Oregon 31:13
  24. Meet the sisters who launched a hiking group for BIPOC hikers 29:46
  25. Free foraging walks are teaching people to harvest invasive species 34:55
  26. What you need to know before hiking Dog Mountain, the iconic wildflower destination 44:02
  27. Morel season is here: How to forage for the delicious mushrooms in Oregon 33:08
  28. Is this Columbia River Gorge park cursed? 26:10
  29. What it’s like to raft a reawakened river in southern Oregon 27:35
  30. Zen and the art of glass float hunting on the Oregon coast 27:24
  31. Let’s talk about Abiqua Falls: Everything you need to know about Oregon’s newsiest waterfall 28:19
  32. Hiking in heels: How Drag Me Outside became Portland’s newest hiking group 35:36
  33. The weird, hidden attractions found in one of the Oregon coast’s coolest towns 33:57
  34. How to plan a fun, affordable spring break vacation in Oregon 28:28
  35. How one Portland podcast converts listeners into tree nerds 40:18
  36. How to tap a common tree to make Northwest maple syrup 29:40
  37. Why Lewis and Clark hated their winter in the Pacific Northwest 39:01
  38. Meet the Crag Rats: Oregon mountain rescue team is still going strong after 100 years 17:09
  39. What we love about Oregon: From big trees to fried fish 30:53
  40. How Oregon State Park changes could impact your 2026 travel plans 28:42
  41. Changes are coming to Oregon State Parks in 2026: Here’s what you need to know 28:57
  42. Museum season is here: The best exhibits to see in Portland and beyond 34:42
  43. Why the post-holiday season is one of the best times to travel in Oregon 34:37
  44. All the ways you can slide down Mount Hood 33:50
  45. How to travel in 2026, from quiet towns to whitewater adventure 39:23
  46. How to get into cross-country skiing, even if you’ve never touched a ski 36:25
  47. 5 perfect gifts for an Oregon outdoor adventurer 28:50
  48. Why everybody is obsessed with these festive holiday trains 25:19
  49. Oregon ski season: What to expect for 2025-26 25:46
  50. Chanterelle mushroom foraging for beginners 30:22