10 most 'extraordinary' spring hikes in every region of Oregon

Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach talks with noted guidebook author Matt Reeder about the best spring hikes in every corner of the state and his latest book, "Extraordinary Oregon! 125 Fantastic Hikes Across the State of Oregon." Zach and Matt talk about 10 of the best but over overlooked spring-specific hikes in the state. They travel to a coastal hike below massive sea walls, into the rugged Badger Creek Wilderness and journey into a narrow crack in a vertical wall of Steens Mountain. Matt also talks about his motivation for the book and what makes it stand out compared to other guidebooks that showcases Oregon. You can buy "Extraordinary Oregon!" in plenty fo places online, but the best is at his website, The Ruddy Hill Press.