Peak Northwest

By: The Oregonian/OregonLive
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  • Hosts Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
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  • How to explore Southern Oregon's highway of waterfalls

    How to explore Southern Oregon's highway of waterfalls
    Sep 26 2024
    If you find yourself traveling from Portland to Crater Lake National Park, consider taking a slightly longer, scenic route to enjoy the trip. This week on Peak Northwest podcast, we talk about a few of the many highlights of Highway 138, lovingly known at Oregon’s highway of waterfalls. The stretch of roadway between Roseburg and Diamond Lake offers numerous stops, including not only waterfalls, but hot springs, riverside campgrounds and hikes with fascinating lava rock formations. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Toketee Falls is just as majestic in person as it is through photographs. Oregon’s third tallest waterfall includes a short hike to get up close and personal. Beautiful camping options. Drive a bit further to eat pizza at Diamond Lake. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Crater Lake's Ride the Rim bike event is a must-do for Oregon cyclists

    Crater Lake's Ride the Rim bike event is a must-do for Oregon cyclists
    Sep 19 2024
    If you’re up for the challenge, biking around Crater Lake’s scenic Rim Drive is arguably one of the best cycling routes in the state. Even sweeter, the road is almost entirely closed to vehicle traffic for two days every summer. This week on Peak Northwest podcast, co-host Vickie Connor chats about participating in Ride the Rim 2024 and why the trip is a perfect end cap to your bike summer. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Why participating in the annual free event is a more fun and supported way of doing this ride. How far and difficult the full ride is. Opting for a mid-ride cliff jump into the lake is almost always a good idea. Lodging options in the area. You may even have a bear cub sighting. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • A first-timer's guide to the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim

    A first-timer's guide to the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim
    Sep 12 2024
    Each year, hundreds of brave swimmers board a sternwheeler boat in the Columbia River Gorge to swim from the Washington side of the river to a finish line in Oregon. It’s an 80-year-tradition, now hosted in Cascade Locks. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, host Vickie Connor recounts her recent open water swim at the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim event. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What it feels like to swim 1.1 miles across the Columbia River. How to prepare for an open water swim. How paddle boarders and kayakers guide you to a safe finish line. Opportunities to learn technique as a beginner in the pool and open water in Portland. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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