KPIC Outdoors

Photos: Rainbow halos galore in the Northwest

You've all seen rainbows on those days where it's raining and the sun's out at the same time. But what about those times when you see a rainbow-like halo around the sun or moon?

More humpback whale sightings in Wash. state waters

The video shows an exceptional wildlife sighting for a big city: A humpback whale surfaces just yards from Seattle's busy waterfront at twilight. The city's port cranes, Ferris wheel and car headlights glow in the background, and a ferry cruises by while the giant tail disappears back into the Puget Sound.

Silver Falls: Oregon's largest state park

Silver Falls is Oregon’s largest State Park with 9,064 acres to explore. There are 10 waterfalls accessible by hiking trails; 4 of them you can actually walk behind and feel the mist of fresh water tickling your skin.

Hot springs a well-known 'secret' spot in Oregon mountains

The Terwilliger Hot Springs near Cougar Reservoir are a great place to visit - and an open secret in Western Oregon.

Photos: Top trap shooters in Portland for state competition

Tornado, 3 funnel clouds whip Western Oregon

A tornado and three funnel clouds whipped Oregon on Thursday, including twisters spotted near Corvallis and Harrisburg.

Photos: Top trap shooters are in town for state competition

Tornado strikes McMinnville, destroys three buildings

Several witnesses report that it was tornado that caused the damage. The National Weather Service sent a team to investigate and determined late Thursday night it was indeed a tornado.

Gradual climb, fast descents on Oregon mountain bike trail

Sometimes, two hours on a mountain bike is as long as I can go before I am basically spent, physically and mentally. Other times, four-plus hours seems like no problem. Often, how long you can ride and how long you want to ride depends on the trail.

Photos: 20 animals that just couldn't hold their tongues