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Tina McLain
Jan 131 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 62 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
Dec 16, 20245 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 9, 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 2, 20246 min read
Multi-Lake Hike in Olallie Lake Scenic Area
A hike to multiple lakes from Lower Lake Campground in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Access: Trail Distance: 5.05 miles (round trip)...
Tina McLain
Nov 25, 20242 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 18, 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 11, 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
Oct 28, 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 21, 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 14, 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 7, 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
Sep 30, 20245 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 9, 20247 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
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Malheur National Forest Lakes
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...
Tina McLain
Mar 18, 20242 min read
Teepee Pond
A small, stocked fishing pond in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Lake Name: Teepee Pond Lake Coordinates: 45.85581, -117.00819 Lake...
Tina McLain
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Chain of Lakes
A grouping of small lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Chain of Lakes is a secluded group of lakes near Mt Adams in Gifford...
Tina McLain
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Takhlakh Lake
A large lake with a great view of Mt Adams on a clear day in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Takhlakh Lake Lake Coordinates: ...
Tina McLain
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Council Lake
A beautiful lake with many outdoor recreational opportunities in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Council Lake Lake...
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