Did you know that Central Oregon is abundant in caves to explore?? Some are open year-round, some require a fee to enter and some have seasonal closures. Exploring caves can be fun activity not just for adults but for children. Not only is there so much to learn about the history of these caves, they …
You’ve probably heard of the wonders of the world, but did you know there are seven wonders of Oregon? These are seven breathtakingly beautiful places throughout the state that should be on everyone’s Oregon bucket list. These places range from otherworldly rock formations, to roaring waterfalls and beautiful mountains. Below I’ll share everything you need …
Mount McLoughlin is one of my favorite mountains to summit on Oregon, yet the trail is one of the more difficult trails to follow. It doesn’t take much to end up off trail on Mount McLoughlin. Thats even when you know what to look out for. The views from the top are amazing and it’s …
Larches are one of the most beautiful trees in the fall months. Their golden pine needles draw in hikers from all over. The most popular areas to find larches in the Pacific Northwest is Washington and Canada, but did you know Oregon also has larches? Not only can you find them in designated wilderness areas, …
Tunnel Falls is without a doubt the most beautiful, otherwordly waterfall in Oregon’s Columbia Gorge. It is a 172 foot waterfall that plunges into a large bowl-like amphitheater below. The rock walls are covered in lush moss and ferns, giving a beautiful pop of green around the falls. The Eagle Creek trail has dozens of …
Oregon is the land of waterfalls. There are at least 238 waterfalls throughout the state! Many of them are iconic and well-visited waterfalls in places like The Columbia Gorge and Silver Falls State Park. But there are so many stunning waterfalls throughout the state to explore that aren’t as busy. Below I’ll be sharing some …
Hiking up to Broken Top and No Name Lake is one of my favorite places in Central Oregon. The striking turquoise color of the lake and surrounding mountain views make this a must-see place. In the winter the lake is frozen and buried under feet of snow, but as the snow melts, it pools into …
The Pacific Northwest is the land of waterfalls and Portland is lucky to be less than 2 hours from some of the most amazing waterfalls! Portland is just a short drive from the waterfall corridor, where many of these waterfalls are located.There are countless waterfalls not on this list, but located extremely close to them, …
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. …
The Timberline Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in Oregon that loops around the base of Mount Hood. It is 41.5 miles (with options to make it longer) and 10,000 ft in elevation gain (and loss). There are multiple glacier river crossings, downed trees, beautiful views of Mount Hood, and so many …