Head two hours east of Salem and you'll find an abundance of outdoor adventure options for the whole family. Whether you're looking for a good day trip spot, or somewhere to catch the last few ...

Check out the rest of our 26 Best Lakeside Getaways in the Northwest here. Tucked away in Deschutes National Forest, on the eastern slope of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, is a deep, sparkling blue lake ...

Terry Richard/The OregonianA reserveable campsite on the Deschutes National Forest, South Shore campground at Suttle Lake. The list of reserveable campgrounds in the Deschutes National Forest has ...

SUTTLE LAKE — The walk around this Cascade lake at the foot of Santiam Pass, even on a brisk autumn morning, is one not easily forgotten. When photographer Barb Gonzalez and I undertook the 3½-mile ...

SISTERS, Ore. (AP) — The Deschutes National Forest just northwest of Sisters has long held a commanding allure for me when it comes to outdoor pursuits. The fascination starts with the Metolius River, ...