Jamie Hale

3 days ago | oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna

When planning an Oregon Coast getaway, travelers often fixate on ocean views and room amenities, but Peak Northwest podcast host Jamie Hale has a different priority that transforms an ordinary hotel stay into an extraordinary coastal experience: Location, location, location. “I like to stay in the thick of things,” Hale shared with co-host Chiara Profenna on a recent episode. “I want to walk to breakfast. I want to walk to dinner.

4 days ago | oregonlive.com | Lizzy Acker |Jamie Hale

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon’s picturesque but beleaguered tourist landmark, suffered another setback last Friday when the park’s superintendent abruptly resigned, less than five months after starting in the job, the Washington Post reported. In announcing his resignation, Kevin Heatley, who previously worked in multiple roles at the federal Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and in Washington, D.C., cited severe staffing shortfalls as a major reason for the decision.

5 days ago | oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Vickie Connor

In a May 2024 episode of Peak Northwest, hosts Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor share their favorite summer day trip destinations within a comfortable driving distance from Portland. Here are five takeaways from the conversation, highlighting accessible adventures that don’t require overnight stays or extensive planning. Generative AI was used to summarize this May 2024 episode of the Peak Northwest podcast. This story was reviewed and edited by The Oregonian/OregonLive staff.

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Jamie Hale |Vickie Connor

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6 days ago | oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale

Those who followed the drama at Crater Lake National Park last year might be experiencing déjà vu. A 2024 federal review of the concessions operator at Yosemite National Park, obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive via a public records request, reveals a litany of issues at the California park, including public health risks, mismanagement of facilities and employee complaints.