Some of the wildest country in the U.S. is in Washington state's Cascade Range, reached by old logging and jeep roads that give way to high alpine trails. NPR's Brian Mann sends an audio postcard.

If you’re looking to explore some of Oregon’s most beautiful natural spots, the Cascade Mountains have plenty to offer. This mountain range is packed with dense forests, stunning views, and peaceful ...

LINN COUNTY, Oregon — We escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind on a gas tank getaway to a wildflower bonanza on a colorful Cascade hike at Oregon’s Iron Mountain. On a dreamy summer morning, ...

With last week’s dumping of snow in the mountains followed by this week’s heavy downpour of warmer-than-normal rain, the Northwest Avalanche Center has issued its highest warning for the back country ...

Oregon's Cascade Range mountains might not hold gold, but they store another precious resource in abundance: water. Scientists from the University of Oregon and their partners have mapped the amount ...

Snow is set to return to the Willamette Valley, but forecasters expect it to fall mostly in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service is predicting accumulating snow in the Cascade Mountains ...

Scientists examine a large-volume spring in young volcanic rocks of the Mckenzie River watershed on the west side of the Cascade topographic crest that was monitored as part of this study. Oregon’s ...

When NPR's Brian Mann travels on assignment, he looks for wild and rugged places to explore. Sometimes that means winding up in places he never expected, like the Cascade Range in southern Washington ...