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Many outdoor areas throughout the region have reopened after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. But just because your favorite outdoor area is open doesn’t mean you should expect business as usual when you arrive — or that you should travel there at all. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss how to plan safe, responsible day trips during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Check our regularly updated list of what outdoor spaces have reopened and what areas are still closed.

Have a question for us about how to navigate the outdoors in the COVID-19 age? Leave a voicemail on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We hope to answer some of your questions on future episodes.

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As the coronavirus crisis continues, closures and restrictions remain in place for many outdoor areas across the region. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we continue to dig into the complicated issues around recreating outside during the pandemic.

Check our regularly updated list of what outdoor spaces have reopened and what areas are still closed.

Read Jamie’s story about whether people need to wear a face mask while hiking.

View a handy chart about how to handle your business outdoors.

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Trails, parks and boat ramps are slowly reopening in Oregon as we inch our way closer to summer. But with the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the threat of transmitting COVID-19 in public places means that closures and restrictions remain in place for many outdoor spaces across the state. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we cut through the confusion and answer some of the big questions outdoor enthusiasts have right now.

Check our regularly updated list of what outdoor spaces have reopened and what’s still closed before going out.

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In the finale of our campfire stories, producer Dave Killen shares the tale of a mountain climbing misadventure and cross-country road trip. Then, we share a heartwarming story from a listener.

We're getting back to more typical Peak Northwest programming, but we've loved hearing and sharing stories from listeners, and we want to keep that going. If you’d like to submit a story, leave a message on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected].

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We're focusing on tales of spooky adventures on this week’s Peak Northwest podcast episode — the latest in our series of campfire tales.

Want to submit an outdoors or adventure story of your own? Leave a message on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We’re hoping to feature more submitted stories in future episodes, and we’d love to hear from you.

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We asked for your stories from the outdoors. And you delivered, responding with some darn good ones. So this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast — the fourth in our series of campfire tales — features several great stories submitted over the past few weeks.

Want to submit an outdoors or adventure story of your own? Leave a message on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We’re hoping to feature more submitted stories in future episodes, and we’d love to hear from you.

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We all like to share the best moments from our outdoor adventures, but sometimes our most difficult experiences are the most rewarding. On this week’s episode, we look past the pretty photos to share experiences that pushed us to the limit — and taught us some valuable lessons in the process.

We want to hear your stories, too! To submit your own campfire story, leave a message on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. We’ll be featuring some of our favorites in future episodes, and we’d love to hear from you.

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Whether it’s a bear sighting, a critter who gets too close or a feisty creature who wants you to scram, we all have stories about memorable contacts with animals while out in nature. So this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast — the latest in our “campfire stories” series — is dedicated to unforgettable animal encounters.

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We’re breaking out some of our favorite campfire stories, and and we want to hear yours! If you’re interested in sharing a story from a past adventure, leave a message on our podcast hotline, 503-221-4345, or send a voice memo to [email protected]. Keep your stories about 3 minutes or less. We hope to include some of our favorites in future episodes.

Read Jamie’s story about his trip to the Enchanted Valley. Check out Jim’s report about how firefighters saved the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge.

Watch Jim’s latest Peak Northwest video or catch up on past episodes.

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