Several paddlers observing the Owyhee River. Text that reads "A Journey Down Oregon’s Owyhee River Reveals the Quiet Power of Place, Partnership, and Acceptance." a button to read more is on the image.
An image of two sea otters. Text reads "From Disappearance to Revival: Oregon's Second Chance with Sea Otters"

Welcome to Ridgeline Magazine.

Based in Eugene, Oregon, Ridgeline is a home for the outdoor recreation communities of the Pacific Northwest. Our flagship magazine features captivating stories and beautiful photography from outdoorspeople across the region, and our growing online presence features photos and videos from an amazing team of creators.

We are community-supported organization focused on conservation, recreation, and building up our local outdoor scenes, and serve as resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the amazing outdoor opportunities across the region.

Today, Ridgeline is funded almost entirely from the readers like you. If you’ve been looking for outdoor journalism at a grassroots level, you’ve found the place. We hope you’ll choose to support our mission by becoming a member of our community

Becoming a member is easy, and you can pay up front or make payments as you go. Your membership to Ridgeline earns you our magazine and gives you access to many other great benefits. Keep reading to learn more.

Become A Member

Print ain’t dead, but it ain’t cheap either. Ridgeline is a community-supported endeavor. You make it happen. Being a member of Ridgeline get you the following goodies and benefits:

  • A copy of our now bi-annual flagship magazine: longer, higher quality, and no longer found in stores

  • Exclusive swag

  • Access to all of our stories, past and future

  • Discounts from industry partners

  • And much more planned for the future!

As advertisers turn to the all-seeing eyes of our tech overlords and the almighty dollar, we’re looking to our community to keep us going. Member-supported journalism means honest opinions and content with more edge. We’ll be bringing you longer stories, bigger photos, and as much passion about outdoor adventure and conservation as we can fit inside each issue.

Without you, there is no Ridgeline. Join the community today and become a part of the Pacific Northwest’s new home of outdoor recreation.

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Photo courtesy of Miles Wood

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Join Our Community

Ridgeline has been around for a year and a half, and while we’re always trying new things, the content our readers have come to know and love stays the same. Hell, we’d say it’s getting even better.

Want to see what’s been in Ridgeline to far? Read a few stories from previous issues! There are a limited number of stories available to read for free, including all the stories on our conservation section. Members have full access to previous and future stories, and each digital issue in all their glory.

Read Stories from Previous Issues

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Photo courtesy of Ammon Gallup

Photo courtesy of Michelle Emmons