Oregon Hikers

I would like the Forest Service and State Parks to take more of a zero-tolerance approach to overuse, and close areas for restoration quickly with signage stating why. I don't think you'll get much support for that idea here. The forest service is addressing overuse in the central cascades with the...

What’s the preferred method for hauling water on a hike to a dry camp? Platypus bags shoved into your pack? Plastic gallon jugs?

Thanks for the info.

I saw on Instagram that there have been deaths at Panther Creek Falls. “This area is no longer accessible due to recent deaths trying to get to the bottom of the falls. Also due to carelessness & people building an illegal fire almost starting a wildfire.“ Does anyone know anything more about this?...