Kim Melten and his wife brought a new way to enjoy the outdoors to Oregon more than 10 years ago. They coupled their love of bikes and the outdoors into an accessible activity: rail riding. The ...

You don't need to go all the way to Switzerland to get a taste of the alps. This stunning small town in Oregon has all the ...

We started by meeting behind a Safeway grocery store on the train tracks in Sweet Home surrounded by old industrial buildings. I know that sounds a little suspicious, but it turned out to be a gateway ...

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills. For ...

This unique way of seeing the countryside makes for the perfect outdoorsy leaf-peeping tour, with options in both the North ...

2250 SE Water Ave., 503-233-1156, orhf.org. 1–5 pm Thursday–Sunday. Free. Whether you are a die-hard train enthusiast or just looking for a quirky Portland adventure, the Oregon Rail Heritage Center ...