PNW Hikes
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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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God’s Thumb Trail: Tips for an Epic Hike to the Edge of the World
In today’s post, I’ll share everything you need to know to hike God’s Thumb trail, an epic hike on the Oregon coast. The windswept headland of God’s Thumb juts into the ocean just north of Lincoln City, and being there feels like standing at the edge of the world.
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Everything You Need to Know about Drift Creek Falls
Drift Creek Falls is a much-loved waterfall hike near Lincoln City, Oregon. A suspension footbridge spans the cliffs on either side of the waterfall, giving hikers a truly special way to experience Drift Creek Falls. Here I’ll share the Drift Creek Falls highlights and everything you need to know about…
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Cape Perpetua Lookout: Best Oregon Coast Sunsets
At Cape Perpetua Lookout, we accidentally stumbled upon one of the most incredible sunsets of our lives. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights and how to see the best Oregon coast sunsets yourself.
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Oregon’s Legendary Eagle Creek Trail
In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of the Eagle Creek trail—the most popular Columbia River Gorge hike—and everything you need to know to hike this legendary trail yourself.
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Hiking Multnomah Falls: What Most People Miss
The Multnomah Falls hike is one of the best ways to see Columbia River Gorge waterfalls. Beyond the horde of people at the parking lot viewpoint, the Multnomah Falls hike has 5 more stunning waterfalls and few people. This hiking guide shares everything you need to know to visit this…
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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…