Matt Wastradowski is a Portland-based freelance writer for the Co-op Journal. He enjoys hiking, cycling, writing and exploring all four corners of the Beaver State—ideally, wherever the bars run out on his iPhone. REI Co-op Member since 2011.
Grab your map, pack and favorite playlist. It's time to hit the open road.
Whether bagging the 14ers of Colorado, bouncing between Utah’s national parks, or ga...
“The switchbacks repeated themselves so many times I couldn’t tell what progress I’d made, but there it was, the last one before the crest. I trudged on, gratef...
An essential summer experience? Hiking to an alpine lake. These five are in their prime.
There are few more sublime pleasures than arriving at an alpine lake...
50 years ago this summer, one law declared Oregon's rough, wild coast public.
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How one group is blending the age-old crafts of foraging and brewing
Twenty hikers follow Cody Chambers through the 5,000-acre Forest Park near downtown Port...
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No matter where you live in the United States, you’re likely not far from colorful meadows and trailsi...
No matter how you slice it, we love our state parks. 807 million visitors explored forests, canyons, beaches and deserts at more than 8,500 state parks in 2018,...
Our favorite underrated hikes for exploring undiscovered gems and incredible viewpoints this spring
For Oregon outdoor enthusiasts, now is the time to hike. ...
Fat Girls Hiking isn't about weight loss. It's about getting outside and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
As Summer and Lezley cut through the lush fore...
Don't wait for spring to come to you. Grab your pack and escape to these sunny trails.
The bad news: Much of the country is still covered in snow. The good n...
Loosen up with these stretches, routines, and exercises.
Slowly but surely, winter is loosening its icy grip on our favorite trails. For most of us, the warm...
A pair of artists pays tribute to Oregon parks with a patch collection.
It didn’t take long for Kevin Fitzgerald to fall in love with Oregon when he moved to...
