Category Hiking
The Family Friendly Version Although it may not feel like it, it’s finally spring in Portland. Despite the unseasonably cold temperatures that continue to drag on and the weather that can’t seem to make up it’s mind (hail/rain/sun/repeat), the promise… Continue Reading →
Plan Ahead to Avoid Disappointment & Frustration Chasing Flowers in the Columbia River Gorge Don’t let poor timing, traffic or trail congestion, and a new permitting system ruin your trip to see wildflower blooms in the Columbia River Gorge this… Continue Reading →
15 of the BEST places to see wildflowers within two hours of Portland, Oregon
Seven accessible waterfalls on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.
What is the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) anyway? I’m willing to bet that most people have never heard of it, and we’re here to tell you that you MUST add it to your travel bucket list! The National Monument… Continue Reading →
Exploring the Central Oregon Coast from Cape Perpetua to Pacific City
The main goal of our visit to Bryce Canyon National Park in October of 2020 was to hike into the hoodoos. Although they exist on every continent, Bryce Canyon has the highest concentration of hoodoos in the entire world. Pretty… Continue Reading →
The town of Kanab, Utah is perfectly located for a base camp if you’re exploring the American Southwest. It’s only 60 minutes from Zion National Park, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Paria Canyon, the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Grand… Continue Reading →
We didn’t realize until we stayed in the Kanab area for a few nights that this small town is the perfect location to set up base camp for a vacation in southern Utah. Not only does Kanab have all the… Continue Reading →