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Hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.The Oregonian/OregonLive Scienze sociali Scrittura e commenti di viaggio
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  • How one Oregon group is making hiking more accessible for wheelchair users

    How one Oregon group is making hiking more accessible for wheelchair users
    Oct 8 2026
    Earlier this summer, The Oregonian/OregonLive reporter Austin De Dios spent time with Oregon Wheelchair Hiking, a Portland-area group that brings wheelchair users and other hikers together for regular outdoor adventures. Franklin Ouchida, leader of Oregon Wheelchair Hiking, joins Peak Northwest to talk about how the group got started, what it takes to make a trail accessible and why having a community to explore with can make such a difference. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: How Oregon Wheelchair Hiking got started. What makes a trail genuinely accessible for someone using a wheelchair or mobility device. What people without mobility disabilities might not notice about accessibility when they’re out hiking. How people can find accessible places to get outside and get involved with Oregon Wheelchair Hiking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • This breathtaking Washington wilderness offers much more than its famous Pacific Crest Trail stretch

    This breathtaking Washington wilderness offers much more than its famous Pacific Crest Trail stretch
    Oct 1 2026
    Goat Rocks Wilderness is best known as one of the most stunning stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail in the Pacific Northwest, but there’s much more to this rugged corner of the Washington Cascades than a single iconic ridgeline. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we’re heading north into the mountains for a conversation about backpacking in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, where alpine meadows, glacial lakes and volcanic peaks come together in one of the region’s most breathtaking backcountry destinations. Host Chiara Profenna is joined by her coworker Heather Bowers, senior sales coordinator for The Oregonian/OregonLive, who recently completed a backpacking trip through Goat Rocks. The two talk through everything she experienced — from the planning stages all the way to breaking down camp and heading home. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What it’s like experiencing the Goat Rocks Wilderness as part of a longer backpacking adventure. Some of Heather’s favorite trails, campsites and unexpected discoveries deep in the backcountry. What to know before you go to Goat Rocks, including how much experience you should have and ways to make the most of your time out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 min
  • Planning an Ashland trip? Here's what to do beyond the Shakespeare Festival

    Planning an Ashland trip? Here's what to do beyond the Shakespeare Festival
    Sep 24 2026
    Ashland is best known as home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, but there’s much more to the Southern Oregon town than Shakespeare. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we’re heading south for a few days in Ashland, where we explored the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, wandered through downtown, tried some unusual food and found a few unexpected ways to experience the city. I’m joined by two of my coworkers, retail reporter Veronica Nocera and visual journalist Allison Barr. The three of us recently took a newsroom road trip from Portland to Ashland, making a few stops along the way and spending several days exploring the area. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What it’s like experiencing the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as part of a larger trip, rather than traveling to Ashland just for a show. Some of our favorite restaurants, businesses and unexpected finds in downtown Ashland. What to do in Ashland between Oregon Shakespeare Festival shows, including some unusual ways to explore the playwright’s connection to the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
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