Oregon Field Guide

Judy Li explores an overlooked world of critters living in Oregon’s streams; scientists study the causes of dust devils to better understand the challenges facing future explorers on Mars; Pamela Slaughter formed People of Color Outdoors (POCO) to bring people together in nature.

Join a quest in search of the quietest place in Oregon; A camping 101 guide to those new to outdoor life; Merlin Sheldrake sees the world from the mushroom’s perspective.

Portland urban naturalist Mike Houck tracks great blue herons on the Willamette River; Garden railways combine model railroads with imaginative outdoor landscapes; Small acts of kindness are an integral part of the Pacific Crest Trail experience.

The Gambler 500 is an off-road, rally-style event where drivers drive zany cars and collect huge amounts of trash; The Klamath Tribes hope to restore a “first food” called wocus in Southern Oregon wetlands; NASA scientists test autonomous dog-like robots in Northern California caves in preparation for future missions to the Mars.

Red-legged frogs cross a busy Portland highway with help from the “Frog Taxi ; Lower Elwha Klammal tribe celebrates the Elwha River’s recovery 12 years after dam removal; Scientists search for colliding black holes from inside a mysterious facility built on the windy steppe of eastern Washington.

Alan Case is on a quest to shoot an arrow farther than any human in history; Cayuse tribal member, Gabe Sheoships, explores explores connections between migratory fish, urban forests, and community stewardship; The community of St. Helens' hosts an annual sandcastle contest which features 18 teams creating stunning sculptures in 3 days.

Treasure hunters clean up the Deschutes River and return lost “loot” to their owners. A rare “raised bog” evokes wonder on the Olympic Peninsula. “Cat parents” take their adventurous felines hiking, snowshoeing, and paddleboarding!