Layers of volcanic rock in Eastern Oregon, the Willamette Valley and the Columbia Basin have created fertile soil for farming and ranching, but in the future it could provide fruitful ground for a ...

While it's not every day people see a rattlesnake in Oregon, the venomous reptile is common in certain parts of the state. Here's what to know.

Languages: English. Oregon's state geologist, Ruarri Day-Stirrat, has put forward a new purpose for the ancient volcanic rock lurking beneath the state: storing planet-warming carbon dioxide deep ...

In the heart of Oregon’s high desert, just south of Bend, lies a vast volcanic landscape that whispers tales of fire and transformation. This is Newberry Volcano—a colossal, yet often ...

An active underwater volcano in the the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon Coast is predicted to erupt in 2025. Here's what to know.

While studying the landscape of Oregon’s Cascade Range, also known as the Cascades, a team of scientists discovered that a region of subsurface water is far larger than previously thought—and ...

The drive to Central Oregon’s high desert is around six hours from Seattle ... My first slice of action is hiking in Smith Rock State Park, located about a 40-minute drive north of Bend.

Smith Rock State Park near Bend in central Oregon is recognized for its dryer climate, volcanic rock formations and desert dwelling wildlife such as hawks, owls, cougars, coyotes, porcupines and ...

Layers of volcanic rock in eastern Oregon, the Willamette Valley and the Columbia Basin have created fertile soil for farming and ranching, but in the future it could provide fruitful ground for a ...