People who walk from the southern border of California to Canada, called Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers, have a unique way of reuniting with friends met along the way. They smile, sometimes hug and ...

Screenwriter Nonny Okwelogu struggles to find diplomatic words to describe the scent of people who have spent months backpacking the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The body odor is “robust, ...

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It stretches 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian ...

In 2020, Eugene, Oregon, trail runner Emily Halnon did something faster than anyone’s ever done before. She broke the record for running the fastest known time of the Oregon Pacific Crest Trail, ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowded spots and discover some quiet, lesser-known trails, Southern Oregon has plenty ...

The latest book by Eugene author Bob Welch is called “Seven Summers (and a few Bummers): My Adventures on the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail.” Welch is a former Register-Guard columnist and author of ...

If you’re based in Portland or just visiting, you’re in a great spot to explore some stunning drives with memorable hikes ...

Meet the Leesons, Eugene Trail Angels serving up snacks and support for PCT hikers! Every summer, the Leeson family from Eugene, OR becomes a lifeline for Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers. As ...

SALEM, Ore. - An Oregon Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter and crew rescued a woman who was injured and stranded hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern Oregon June 23. Working ...