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March 11, 2021 The keepers of Oregon's hiking trails (and how you can help)
On this week's episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, two representatives from the nonprofit Trailkeepers of Oregon discuss what it takes to maintain hiking trails and how you can get involved.
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27 min
March 04, 2021 How 2 campers got stranded in the Oregon mountains and survived
Henry Backus and Matisse Nash set out late to the Cascade Mountains from Portland. The two planned to stay the night at a secluded campsite east of Eugene, then visit a nearby hot springs in the morning. What was supposed to be a quick overnighter turned into a three-day nightmare, as heavy snow started to fall in the mountains, trapping their car on a remote forest road. Their story is a cautionary tale for all who venture out to Oregon’s mountains in winter, but also one that shows how to escape a hairy situation with some quick thinking, hard work and a little bit of luck.
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39 min
February 25, 2021 Watching whales on the Oregon coast
Gray whales will once again migrate past the Pacific Northwest this spring, bringing some 25,000 of the massive mammals to the Oregon coast. Even though that seems like a sizable crowd, they can be hard to spot. This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we have some whale watching tips and tricks that are sure to help you out.
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24 min
February 18, 2021 How to camp in the snow
Aching to go camping? You don't have to wait for warmer weather. We provide a rundown of how to go snow camping in the snow — and stay warm while you're out.
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35 min
February 11, 2021 Cannon Beach a lively winter destination, despite COVID complications
Watch a powerful storm batter the coastline, hike through a lush coastal rainforest, enjoy a good meal from a local restaurant and catch a radiant sunset over Haystack Rock. Winter is a magical time at Cannon Beach, and one that scores of tourists have been enjoying this season, even as the experience is blunted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss what this winter has been like at the tourist town on the north Oregon coast, and how to navigate the restrictions and risks brought about by COVID-19.
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31 min
February 11, 2021 Cannon Beach a lively winter destination, despite COVID complications
Watch a powerful storm batter the coastline, hike through a lush coastal rainforest, enjoy a good meal from a local restaurant and catch a radiant sunset over Haystack Rock. Winter is a magical time at Cannon Beach, and one that scores of tourists have been enjoying this season, even as the experience is blunted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss what this winter has been like at the tourist town on the north Oregon coast, and how to navigate the restrictions and risks brought about by COVID-19.
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31 min
February 04, 2021 Spotting bald eagles in southern Oregon
If you’re looking for bald eagles, head to the border between southern Oregon and northern California. Every winter, the Klamath Basin hosts the largest concentration of bald eagles in the continental U.S., according to the Klamath Basin Audubon Society. The birds tend to hang around between late November and early March, with the largest numbers showing up in January and February, so it’s the right time to head to the Oregon-California border and scope out the eagles for yourself.
This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we break down what you want to know before heading off on a bird watching trip to see bald eagles in the Klamath Basin. Photojournalist and eagle enthusiast Mark Graves joins us later in the show.
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23 min
January 28, 2021 How to make travel plans for an uncertain 2021
On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss the challenges of travel planning in a strange and uncertain year, using this year’s Northwest Travel Guide as a jumping-off point to generate a few ideas. Uncertainty doesn’t have to mean stagnation, but the unique circumstances surrounding this year will require Pacific Northwest travelers to be strategic and creative
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37 min
January 21, 2021 What will it take to turn an old rail line into the 86-mile Salmonberry Trail?
Late last year, Peak Northwest co-host Jim Ryan took a tour of the Salmonberry Trail, a historic rail line that’s currently closed to the public but could one day become an 86-mile multi-use path connecting the Portland area to the Oregon coast. For this week's episode of the podcast, we connected with Jon-Paul Bowles, executive director of the Salmonberry Trail Foundation and Jim's guide on the Salmonberry last year, to learn more about the rails-to-trails project.
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28 min
January 14, 2021 How to find healing in nature
We all know that nature can be healing, but sometimes it’s not just as easy as going outside. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we spoke with Zoë Presley, a Portland-based psychotherapist and forest therapy guide, to talk about "forest bathing" and help us understand how best to find healing in the great outdoors.
Read Jamie’s previous story about finding healing in nature at home during the pandemic. Learn more about forest therapy online,
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29 min