Smith Rock State Park is one of the 7 wonders of Oregon and a must-see place if you’re in Central Oregon. I’m lucky enough to say Smith Rock is in my backyard. I live a short distance from this amazing places and get to spend a lot of time soaking up its beauty. It’s one …
Snow Canyon State Park is located around 15 minutes north of downtown St. George, Utah and only an hour away from Zion National Park. This park is an amazing option for those wanting to explore outside the famous national parks. This park doesn’t have crowds like Zion, so it makes for a quiet Utah experience. …
The Columbia River Gorge is a stunning area where the Columbia River separates Oregon and Washington. It is an Oregon state gem and filled with some of the most stunning waterfalls and hikes. Whether you’ve visited this area before or are a regular, I’m sharing my favorite spots and hikes on the Oregon side of …
Mount Hood is the Gem of Oregon and just an hour and a half outside of Portland. This area is known for having year-round skiing at Timberline Lodge. It is the only year-round ski resort in North America and endless hiking opportunities. Many trails are only open in the summer and fall months due to …
I get asked all the time what I wear when I’m hiking, so here I am giving you a full rundown of my go-to footwear for the outdoors. Finding the right shoes can be hard, but is also so important! Getting blisters from poor-fitting shoes or having wet feet because your shoes aren’t waterproof is …
Oregon has dozens of amazing mountain summit hikes that are just considered walk ups. I spent the summer of 2020 checking off the 7 mountain summits I’m sharing below. They were all difficult in their own respect, but all are doable hikes. These summits are all over Oregon, from Southern Oregon all the way to …
Having the proper insect repellent and accessories to keep bugs at bay will make summer hiking more enjoyable. If you dare venture outside between June and August, going prepared with an arsenal to fight off those pesky mosquitoes is essential! Summer is mosquito-hatching season and if you venture into the mountains you’ll be swarmed by …
Central Oregon is filled with mountain views, but seeing them up close from a viewpoint is hard to pass up. There are countless trails and summit hikes throughout the area. I’m going to share what I consider to be the top central Oregon viewpoints. These trails all have up close views of the Cascade range …
The Oregon Coast is without a doubt one of the most amazing stretches of coastline in the United States. There is miles of rocky coastline, sand beaches and some of the most unique rock formations. The beaches aren’t just for summer adventures, there are places to explore here year-round. Below is a list of my …
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s Mighty 5 and one of the most underrated, beautiful parks. The drive alone to Bryce Canyon is jaw-dropping. I love hiking here because it has trails for every skill level. It’s family friendly and filled with viewpoints for any non-hiking family members. You can easily see the …