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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 -...

A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...

A one-night backpacking trip along a section of the Timberline Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Start: Timberline Lodge End: Ramona...

A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...

A peak in Mount Hood National Forest with views of five mountains from it's summit. Peak Name: Tumala Mountain (previously known as Squaw...

A short hike to a waterfall in Tillamook State Forest. 2019 Waterfall Name: University Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.59972,...

A waterfall along Highway 6 in Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Fern Rock Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.60694, -123.43639...

A footbridge across the Wilson River and a waterfall accessible from Footbridge Trailhead in Tillamook State Forest. Footbridge...

A complete list of backpacking trips that I have posts for on my blog. Backpacking is always something I've enjoyed because of the places...

A short trail to a waterfall along Highway 6 near Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Bridge Creek Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...

A complete list of lakes in Malheur National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Malheur National Forest is located...

A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Taft Waterfront Park to Fishing Rock State Recreation Site. Segment 12 of the...

A list of all the peaks I've bagged and their corresponding posts. It's only in recent years that I've started hiking to peaks intentionally. I've done hikes to peaks my whole life and have discovered I really enjoy exploring peaks along with lakes. I'm not a big fan of exposure or higher classes of scrambling so I tend to do peaks that don't include too much of that. I prefer off-trail and route finding instead. I have done mountaineering and do enjoy snow travel, but it isn

A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Neskowin to Taft Waterfront Park. Segment 11 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans...

A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Rockaway Beach to Tillamook. Twin Rocks Segment 6 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans the...

A peak with multiple mountain views in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mt Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate: ...

A nice multi-use hike on a PGE road that follows the Clackamas River on the Old Clackamas River Highway near Estacada, Oregon. Trail Name:...

A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Schooner's Restaurant to Sand Lake Fisherman's Day Use Area. Sand Beach Segment 8 of...

A trail in Ecola State Park that leads to a hikers camp and view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Trail Name: Clatsop Loop TH Coordinates:...

A short hike to viewpoints of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and Cannon Beach. Route Name: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Loop (according to...