Of all the gorgeous, wild, awe-inspiring places to see in northeast Oregon, few can match Wallowa Lake. It’s not just that it’s strikingly beautiful (it is) or that the waters are crystal ...

Wallowa Lake attracts thousands of people each year, drawn to everything from the popular kokanee fishing to the famed "Oregon Alps" backdrop. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors journalism intern Charlie Gearing feature the glory of Oregon's population of kokanee salmon.

Brook trout have been cooked over the coals at campsites beside alpine lakes  in the Eagle Cap Wilderness for many decades.

Get in the car and explore Oregon's stunning "Seven Wonders" with this circular road trip around the state with stops on the coast, in the mountains, and more.

Eight years ago, dozens of community members had improbably bought the venerable Wallowa Lake Lodge, avoiding an auction they feared would lead to a corporate takeover of a treasured piece of ...