Forest Hikes
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Hoh River Trail Day Hike: Everything You Must Know
A Hoh River Trail day hike is the perfect way to experience the temperate rainforest in Olympic National Park. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of a 5.6-mile Hoh River Trail day hike that includes two waterfalls: Mineral Creek Falls and its neighbor, Little Mineral Falls.
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Lacamas Park: Not Your Ordinary Suburban Park
In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of Lacamas Park in the Portland/Vancouver metro area, from waterfalls to spring meadows of camas lily wildflowers.
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Fall Hikes Near Portland: Milo McIver State Park
Milo McIver State Park has one of the top fall hikes near Portland. It has lovely views of the Clackamas River, trails through forests with brilliant colors in the fall, and the 2nd-largest yew tree in the U.S. Join us on our hike as we explore Milo McIver State Park…
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James Irvine Trail: The Best Way to Hike to Fern Canyon
In today’s post, I’ll share why the James Irvine Trail is the best way to hike to Fern Canyon and everything you need to know to do the hike yourself. The James Irvine Trail meanders through an old-growth redwood forest before arriving at Fern Canyon, where part of Jurassic Park…
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Big Trees of Oregon: 3 Top Old-Growth Forest Hikes
The big trees of Oregon’s south coast inhabit a unique ecosystem found only in southern Oregon and northern California. There are even redwoods in Oregon! In today’s post, I’ll share a recommended day trip that showcases these unique old-growth forests in Oregon and features four tree species: redwoods, Oregon myrtle…
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Explore an Oregon Old-Growth Forest at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
The most beautiful Oregon old-growth forest we’ve experienced is along the Cook’s Ridge and Gwynn Creek hike in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Here I’ll share the highlights of this gem in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, and all the details you’ll need to hike it yourself.