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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


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
Jul 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 18, 20242 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
Mar 4, 20244 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 26, 20242 min read


Council Lake
A beautiful lake with many outdoor recreational opportunities in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Council Lake Lake...
Tina McLain
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Lakes List
A complete list of lakes in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is located in the northeast corner of...
Tina McLain
Feb 16, 20245 min read


Little Fish Lake
A small, hidden lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Little Fish Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1554, -121.7017 Lake Elevation:...
Tina McLain
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Steamboat Lake
A more remote lake in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Steamboat Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1302, -121.7156 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Big Mosquito Lake
A large lake perfect for kayaking in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Big Mosquito Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.1280, -121.7594...
Tina McLain
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lakes List
A list of lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Gifford Pinchot National Forest is...
Tina McLain
Jan 15, 20246 min read


Frog Lake
A mostly dry lake, hidden in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Frog Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0951, -121.7767 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Cold Spring Lake
A popular lake for camping and swimming in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Cold Spring Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.08539,...
Tina McLain
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Hidden Lakes
Three "hidden" lakes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In August of 2023 I tried my first attempt at bagging all three lakes. I, along...
Tina McLain
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Comcomly Lake
A smaller lake hidden up a rough backroad in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Lake Name: Comcomly Lake Lake Coordinates: 46.0220,...
Tina McLain
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Forlorn Lakes
A group of lakes near Indian Heaven Wilderness with many camping opportunities. Forlorn Lakes is a serene, group of lakes near Trout...
Tina McLain
Dec 4, 20235 min read


Sparks Lake
A large marshy lake in Deschutes National Forest. Lake Name: Sparks Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.01448, -121.74465 Lake Elevation: 5427'...
Tina McLain
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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