Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues

Everything to know about exploring Oregon's best outdoor destinations from the Statesman Journal including where to camp, hike, bike and more.

Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Sport climbing began at Smith Rock State Park. Here's how it happened

  Sep 4, 202630 min

  In this episode, intern Makenzie Stamets talks with climbing historian Jeff Thomas about how sport climbing was born and developed at Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon. Thomas has been climbing at Smith since the 70s and has written two of the state's influential guidebooks. The two talk about how this all came together and the controversy that came with it.

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  Is Oregon's most popular surf spot amazing or overhyped?

  Aug 28, 202626 min

  In this episode, host Zach Urness and intern Riley Ellis talk about surfing at Short Sand Beach, Oregon's most popular surfing destination. Short Sand, located in Oswald West State Park, garners 1.3 million visitors a year and features a beautiful half-mile hike to the ocean. Many of those visitors go to Short Sands Beach to catch waves. Riley Ellis, who grew up surfing in Lincoln City, sought to find out if Shorty's is overhyped or deserving of its reputation as a surfer's paradise.

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  A 'flamethrower' El Niño is coming . What will it mean for Oregon's winter?

  Aug 17, 202625 min

  In this episode, host Zach Urness talks with state climatologist Larry O'Neill about what a historically powerful El Niño will mean for Oregon this fall and winter. The two talk about the difference between El Niño and La Niña and why it matters for global weather. Then, they look at why this coming winter is expected to see the strongest El Niño ever recorded. O'Neill explains what the unusual weather pattern could mean for Oregon's rainfall and snowfall, flooding and drought.

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  Dynamite, wildfire and waterfalls: Backpacking historic Eagle Creek Trail

  Aug 11, 202630 min

  In this episode, host Zach Urness and intern Makenzie Stamets talk about the Eagle Creek Trail's wild history along with how to backpack the pathway — and find great swimming. Eagle Creek Trail is one of the oldest recreation sites in Oregon and was also the birthplace of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire — one of the state's most infamous fires. They also discuss the site's iconic ... bathroom.

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  A drug bust, deadly wildfire and princess turned to stone: the best of Bandon

  Aug 5, 202632 min

  In this week's episode, host Zach Urness reposts an episode devoted to the glory and history of Bandon. The scenic town on the Southern Oregon Coast might be nationally known for its golf course, Bandon Dunes, but the area is rich in outdoor gems far from crowded beaches. We dive into the area's best adventures and events, from beach hiking to a sand art exhibition to mountain biking, camping and boating on a "new river." We also dive into the area's unique history, including a Native American princess turned to stone, a tragic wildfire and one of Oregon's biggest drug busts.

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