In a state known for its spectacular mountain scenery and views, the Lake Plateau in the Beartooth Mountains seems to hold a special honor among some adventurous souls. “The Lake Plateau is drop-dead ...

Hiking into the lakes to the north of the plateau requires a steep 400-foot descent in less than a quarter mile without a beaten path. Yet the lakes are so close, visible from the top of the plateau, ...

Brett French Lee Newspapers Aug 21, 2025 Aug 21, 2025 Nineteen years after he took one of his sons on an ill-fated backpacking attempt to reach Elk Lake in the Beartooth Mountains, Brian Hildreth ...

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the number of anglers at your local fishing hole, there’s good news: Oregon is home to hundreds of backcountry lakes stocked with trout just waiting to be caught. All ...