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Paulina Lake
A lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Paulina Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.71988,...
Tina McLain
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Paulina Peak
A peak with a view of all of Newberry Volcanic National Monument in Deschutes National Forest. Peak Name: Paulina Peak Peak Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Kayaking the Deschutes River from Harper Bridge to Sunriver Resort Canoe Takout
A kayaking trip down the Deschutes River near Sunriver, Oregon. Activity: Kayaking Access: Deschutes River Class: Class I (moving water...
Tina McLain
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Bagging 15 Lakes in One Day in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
An overview of my first exploration of Olallie Lake Scenic area full of drive up lakes, short bushwhacks and a hike. I realized I tend to...
Tina McLain
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Multi-Lake Hike in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
A hike to multiple lakes from Lower Lake Campground in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Middle Lake Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round...
Tina McLain
Dec 2, 20246 min read


Horseshoe Lake
A uniquely shaped lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Horseshoe Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7784, -121.7849 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Monon Lake
A large lake near Ollalie Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Monon Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.7930, -121.7875 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Olallie Lake
The largest lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Olallie Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8062, -121.7858 Lake Elevation: 4900'...
Tina McLain
Nov 11, 20242 min read


First Lake
A stocked lake along FS 4220 in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: First Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8186, -121.7940 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8214, -121.7934
A small lake visible from FS 4220 between Lower Lake Campground and First Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8214,...
Tina McLain
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8505, -121.7745
A small lake near FS 4220, close to Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8505, -121.7745 Lake Coordinates: 44.8505, -121.7745...
Tina McLain
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Triangle Lake
A triangle shaped lake near Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Triangle Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8504, -121.7780 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 7, 20242 min read


What changing plans with a chronic illness can look like 1.0
How an ideal 4-day backpacking trip can change into a mishmash of outdoor activities when things don't go as planned. Day 1 & 2 -...
Tina McLain
Sep 30, 20245 min read


Lookout Mountain in summer
A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...
Tina McLain
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Timberline Trail: Timberline Lodge to Ramona Falls Trailhead (2024)
A one-night backpacking trip along a section of the Timberline Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Start: Timberline Lodge End: Ramona...
Tina McLain
Sep 16, 202410 min read


The Narrows - Clackamas River
A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...
Tina McLain
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Tumala Mountain
A peak in Mount Hood National Forest with views of five mountains from it's summit. Peak Name: Tumala Mountain (previously known as Squaw...
Tina McLain
Aug 26, 20246 min read


University Falls
A short hike to a waterfall in Tillamook State Forest. 2019 Waterfall Name: University Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.59972,...
Tina McLain
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Fern Rock Falls
A waterfall along Highway 6 in Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Fern Rock Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.60694, -123.43639...
Tina McLain
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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