Scientists from the University of Oregon and other research teams have found a massive underground aquifer hidden beneath the central Oregon Cascades — way bigger than anyone expected.

Avalanche conditions could be deadly and destructive, forecasters say. They have warned outdoors enthusiasts of what to look ...

The region forms part of the Cascade Range, named for its innumerable waterfalls. The range extends from British Columbia to northern California. A geological theory proposes that the mountains ...

Any thunderstorms are most likely around 5 p.m., the weather service forecasts. That will change to likely rain by 11 p.m.

The snowy winters at this park produce stunning waterfalls in the spring — a phenomenon that is so beloved, the Cascade Range is named for them. We had visited North Cascades National Park several ...

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