I have done the hike to Devil’s Bridge twice now and took two different routes to reach the bridge. The first time I hiked the jeep road, which is the most common and popular trail to take. I didn’t love this route because there is constant noise and dust from the car traffic on the …
On my recent trip to Palm Springs, I stumbled upon Anza-Borrego while researching places to go. I found multiple slot canyons and overlooks to potentially explore but didn’t have high expectations after slot canyon exploring in Utah earlier in the year. Anza-Borrego sure showed me. It was stunning! Exploring the miles of slot canyons here …
Salt Creek Falls is without a doubt one of my all time favorite waterfalls and Diamond Falls is a bonus being able to see two extraordinary falls in one hike. Salt Creek Falls is a 286 foot stunning waterfall that makes you feel like you’re standing on a cliff in Iceland when you see it. …
Walking countless miles on trails over rocky terrain often leads to awful foot pain every night. It’s an issue I’ve always had but haven’t had a good solution for until now. I recently started using Superfeet’s new ADAPT HIKE MAX Insoles and my feet are so much happier on trail! They are orthotic hiking insoles …
Paradise Park is without a doubt one of the most peaceful and beautiful places to backpack on Mount Hood. The area is surrounded by fields of wildflowers, water streams and endless views of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Range to the south. It is one of the most amazing spots to view a sunset if …
I didn’t even know Oregon had a place called Strawberry Mountain Wilderness until the summer of 2020 when I stumbled upon it while researching a road trip. This wilderness area quickly caught my attention because of its lakes and Strawberry Mountain, Oregon’s 30th tallest peak at 9,042 feet. I was trying to bag as many …
Utah is one of my favorite states because of it’s unique and stunning rock formations. But did you know that Oregon has some little pieces of what I call “Utah in Oregon” where you can see hoodoos and red rocks? I’m going to share 6 amazing places to see unique Utah-like rocks in Oregon. Smith …
The Oregon Coast is one of the most stunning coastlines in the United States! It has sandy beaches, unique rock formations, cliffs and amazing sand dunes. If you are wanting to visit the Oregon Coast, this blog post is for you! I will share the best hikes, must-see landmarks, places to eat and campgrounds. Now, …
Hanging Rock is a large boulder located off of Panther Ridge. It is without a doubt one of the most mazing viewpoints in southern Oregon. It’s an easy trail that should be on everyones Oregon hiking list. It is a little hidden gem and usually a quiet trail. Learn when to go, road conditions and …
If you’re new to backpacking you may have heard experienced backpackers talk about lottery season and obtaining backpacking permits. It’s an exciting time of year, but can be pretty confusing at times, even for an experienced backpacker/hiker. I’ve been applying for backpacking permits for years and still get confused and frustrated at times by the …