Although the ride is named for Oregon's largest state park, the highlight is the Willamette Valley's east side, home to sprawling farmland, pockets of forest, mountain views and roller-coaster hills.

The Opal Creek experience begins when you drive east of Salem for 23.2 miles on Oregon 22, turn north off the highway at the flashing yellow light and drive east to the Little North Santiam ...

Here’s a list of some of the best backyard hikes near the biggest cities in the Willamette Valley. These are hikes typically are accessible within 10-20 minutes of places such as Portland, Salem ...

Ornaments like this one can be found across the forests in the Willamette Valley starting Friday, Nov. 17, until the end of the year as part of the region's annual ornament hunt.

All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Cascade Volunteers and their work within the Willamette National Forest. For more information, visit the Willamette Valley Visitors Association website .

The area closed by the Chalk Fire burning east of Saddleblanket Mountain begins at Forest Service Road (FSR) 19 and FSR 1912, continues Northeast along FS Road 19 until the junction with FS Road 1926.

Now encompassing 440 acres of farmland and forest in and around Carlton, Oregon, today the hospitality group’s portfolio includes farms, a restaurant, a catering and events company, farmstand ...

Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs in the Willamette National Forest. Photo by Melanie Griffin/Eugenecascadescoast.org. About 50 miles south of Corvallis, the Eugene area is similarly known for its ...

These mid-Willamette Valley wineries have Thanksgiving events this weekend. ... 15305 Dunn Forest Road, ... 28041 Pleasant Valley Road, Sweet Home.

Thursday, July 20. "Piano in the Vineyard," 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, outdoors, Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Road, Philomath. Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents ...