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 Zach Urness / Statesman Journal, with 236 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.

Zach Urness / Statesman Journal hosts Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues, a science show with 236 episodes published.

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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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  Oregon's wildfire season has been historically bad. What comes next?

  Jul 29, 202636 min

  In this episode, host Zach Urness talks with an Oregon wildfire chief about why the 2026 season has been historically bad and what to expect for the rest of the summer. Urness talks with Kyle Williams, the Oregon Department of Forestry's deputy director of fire operations, about the seemingly endless number of fires burning in central and eastern Oregon, how they started and why they've grown so large. They talk about firefighting tactics and what to expect on the west side of the state the rest of summer. Likely this week, Oregon will burn more acres than have ever been recorded in a modern fire season — and it'll happen before the calendar even hits August.

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  Oregon's 'Grande' river trip showcases easy rapids, wildlife, beautiful camping

  Jul 15, 202621 min

  In this episode, host Zach Urness talks about one of Oregon's great river trips — the Wallowa-Grande Ronde River. The float trip, which includes segments of both rivers, can be done as a day-trip or a multi-day adventure into a beautiful roadless wilderness of northeast Oregon. The river is known for being fairly friendly with rapids that are not super challenging, but it does require understanding the river, campsites and details like shuttles and water levels. In this podcast, Urness explains everything folks need to know to get on the water.

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