PNW Hikes
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Panther Creek Falls | Gifford Pinchot National Forest Waterfalls
Driving 1.5 hours for a half-hour hike kept us away from Panther Creek Falls for a couple years. But then we decided to go anyway. If you’re likewise on the fence, stay tuned. Here I’ll share why the Panther Creek Falls trail is absolutely worth a visit despite the drive,…
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Paradise Park, Mt Hood is Among the Top Wildflower Hikes near Portland
The Paradise Park hike at Mount Hood looks straight out of a movie set. In summer, the enormous profile of Mount Hood rises behind vast alpine wildflower meadows. In today’s post, I’ll share an overview of the Paradise Park hike and tips for your own visit to this alpine otherworld.
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Mirror Lake Hike: Mount Hood Reflections
The snowy peak of Mount Hood rises behind Mirror Lake, and on days with little wind, the mountain’s reflection appears in the shimmering lake surface. In today’s post, I’ll share an overview of the beautiful Mirror Lake hike and tips for doing the Mirror Lake hike yourself.
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Guide to Oregon’s Punch Bowl Falls
An overview of a popular Eagle Creek trail cutoff hike: the Punch Bowl Falls hike in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge! A 2018 landslide blocked the traditional Punch Bowl Falls access, so here I’ll share more about the landslide damage and everything you need to know to do the Punch Bowl…
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Explore a Volcano in Portland: Powell Butte
Did you know there are four volcanoes in Portland? In today’s post, I’ll share the fascinating story of one of these extinct cinder cones, Powell Butte, including a recommended Powell Butte loop trail that’s one of the best places in Portland to watch the sunset.
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5 Tips for the Cascade Head Trail near Lincoln City, Oregon
The Cascade Head hike travels through an old-growth forest of towering spruce trees before opening onto high meadows with spectacular ocean views. In this post, I’ll share 5 tips for the Cascade Head hike, one of the best hikes near Lincoln City, Oregon.
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Recommended: Cape Horn Trail in SW Washington
The Cape Horn trail travels along cliffs above the Columbia River, providing spectacular views and the chance to see peregrine falcons. In today’s post, I’ll share the Cape Horn trail highlights and why I recommend including it in your Columbia River Gorge hiking plans.
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The Mount Pisgah Trail has Top Eugene Sunset Views
In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of the short but stunning Mount Pisgah trail and how to do the hike yourself. If you’re wondering where to watch the sunset in Eugene, this is it. In the golden hour, the lighting makes the prairie grasses glow, and you can see…
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Don’t Miss the Triple Falls Trail in the Columbia River Gorge
There are so many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge that it can be hard to know what to include on your Oregon bucket list, but the Triple Falls trail is a must. In today’s post, I’ll share everything you need to know about the Triple Falls hike, which packs…