Short & easy hike with great views of Smith Rock State Park’s towering cliffs & […]

Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park: Misery Ridge Trail, April 2018
Colorful rock formations delight hikers on this steep and rocky trail Distance: 4.0 miles round […]

Central Oregon’s White River Falls State Park, April 2018
Stunning waterfall with historic hydroelectric plant at this remote Oregon State Park Distance: 1.0 mile […]

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge: Hat Rock State Park, April 2018
Historic stroll to a geological landmark named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition Distance: it’s […]

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge: Historic Mosier Twin Tunnels, March 2018
Fun day exploring Mosier Falls & the historic Mosier Twin TunnelsĀ Mosier Falls: 0.5 miles […]

Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail, March 2018
Nice early season ramble along the lower Deschutes River Distance: 6.0 miles roundtrip (longer and […]

Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness: Hurricane Creek Backpack, July 2017
Massive granite and limestone cliffs and waterfalls make this a great early summer opener Distance: […]

Our 100th post! Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness: Hidden Lake Backpack, July 2017
Stunning high mountain lake in a quiet corner of Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness Distance: 18 […]

Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness: Upper Imnaha River & Blue Hole, June 2017
Great stream hike along the upper Imnaha River in Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness Distance: 6.0 […]

Oregon’s Buckhorn Lookout & Hells Canyon Breaks, June 2017
Fantastic views down into Hells Canyon and the Imnaha River from near Buckhorn Lookout in […]