The deepest canyon in all of North America lies 320 miles east of Seattle near the Idaho border. Nestled among the Seven Devils Mountains, Hells Canyon is 81 miles of jaw-dropping high desert ...

One of my most memorable vacations was a raft trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. It gave me an appreciation for the beauty and power of river rapids. The Middle Fork’s rapids pale, however, ...

We were driving through the alfalfa and wheat fields in Oregon’s far northeastern corner when there they were: a range of mountains seemingly erupting from the valley floor. These were the stately and ...

If you’re looking for a way to experience Oregon’s natural beauty without leaving your car, scenic drives through the Cascade ...

BAKER CITY — A business that runs jet boat trips in Hells Canyon has bought the only parcel of private property on the wild section of the Snake River, and the new owner plans to renovate the lodge ...

Many rafts make their way down the Colorado River, through the Glenwood Canyon to Two Rivers Park everyday during the summer. It’s a favorite pastime for many locals and tourists alike, and Glenwood ...

Hells Canyon is the deepest river canyon in the United States. Now scientists have solved the mystery of when it formed. Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in the United States, likely got rapidly ...

That’s according to a new study that looked at ancient river sediments that have long been hidden away inside the canyon’s caves, which now lie high above today’s Snake River. This new work is ...

Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in the country, has always been a marvel for geologists, archeologists and travelers. But researchers are just now learning about the origins of the canyon - and ...

Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in the United States, likely got rapidly carved 2.1 million years ago when a shifting landscape in Idaho caused a giant lake to start overflowing. That's ...