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Cultus Lake
A lake near Cascade Lakes Highway in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Cultus Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.83960, -121.85709 Lake...
Tina McLain
Mar 102 min read
Crane Prairie Reservoir
A large reservoir in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Crane Prairie Reservoir Lake Coordinates: 43.78770, -121.79752 Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
Mar 32 min read
Wickiup Reservoir
A large reservoir in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Wickiup Reservoir Lake Coordinates: 43.67929, -121.72594 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Feb 242 min read
South Twin Lake
A lake near Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: South Twin Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.71395, -121.76650 Lake...
Tina McLain
Feb 172 min read
North Twin Lake
A lake near Wickiup Reservoir in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: North Twin Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.72785, -121.76632 Lake...
Tina McLain
Feb 102 min read
Paulina Lake
A lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Paulina Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.71988,...
Tina McLain
Jan 131 min read
East Lake
A lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: East Lake Lake Coordinates: 43.72757, -121.20993...
Tina McLain
Jan 62 min read
Bagging 16 Lakes in One Day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
An itinerary and route overview for a day full of lake bagging that I did on my 24th birthday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. I...
Tina McLain
Dec 16, 20245 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
Swift Creek, Loowit & June Lake Loop
A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...
Tina McLain
Sep 9, 20247 min read
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