Oregon Field Guide

Series / 35 Seasons

Oregon Field Guide is your destination for outdoor recreation, ecology, natural resource and travel stories from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Watch Latest: S36 E9

29m 2s

Astrophotography, Ancient Oregon Road Trip, Coastal Foraging

S36 E9 / 29m 2s

Oregon astrophotographers capture cosmic wonders using surprisingly accessible tech; Geologist Ellen Morris Bishop takes us on a road trip back to Oregon's beginnings; Finding food along the Oregon coast is surprisingly simple if you know where to look.

Klamath: After The Dams

S36 E8 / 29m 29s

The Klamath River now flows free for hundreds of miles from Southern Oregon to the ocean. But after the largest dam removal project in the U.S., challenges remain. Water shortages in the upper basin fuel toxic bacteria, disease outbreaks and conflicts over endangered fish as salmon swim upstream for the first time in a century.

Judy Li and the Caddisfly, Science of Dust Devils, People of Color Outdoors, Season for Spawning

S36 E7 / 26m 14s

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.

The Quietest Place in Oregon, Camping 101, Merlin Sheldrake

S36 E6 / 27m 44s

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.

Mike Houck and the Great Blue Heron, Garden Railroads, Trail Magic

S36 E5 / 28m 59s

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.

Gambler 500, Wocus Harvest, Cave Robots

S36 E4 / 29m 13s

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.

Frog Taxi, Elwha River Restored, Finding black holes

S36 E3 / 29m 28s

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.

Long-distance arrow, Lamprey and community, Sandcastle competition

S36 E2 / 28m 44s

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.

Loot the Deschutes, Crowberry Bog, Adventure Cats

S36 E1 / 26m 30s

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!

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