The trail up to Cape Horn on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge rises steadily through pretty forest. After a couple miles, the views start opening up at several points atop the sheer rock outcropping. Views span the Columbia River Gorge, especially to the east toward […]
Smith Rock State Park is a terrific destination for a 5 mile loop hike among beautiful rock formations along the Crooked River, all a short trip north of Bend, Oregon. Misery Ridge Trail goes in a steep switchback upwards, and unofficial trails to the very top beckon as well. […]
The Mt Bachelor ski resort includes a Nordic Center for cross-country skiers, with well groomed trails flowing through pretty forested countryside. The trail system includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced sections. The Nordic Center provides cross-country ski equipment rentals and lessons, if interested, and has plenty of hot chocolate […]
The Grande Ronde River is a fun, relaxing, and scenic river in eastern Washington. A particularly good route starts at the Minam General Store, where raft and equipment rentals are available, and then meanders about 45 miles through smooth open water plus Class 2 rapids. This route can […]
The Oregon Country Fair, located on a forested farm west of Eugene Oregon, is a great weekend spectacle of low tech camaraderie, performance, and art. It occurs each summer, powered year around by a devoted group of artsy and outgoing celebrants.
The fair occurs mostly along an interconnected series of […]
The Enchanted Forest is a mini Disneyland within a private forest of Turner Oregon, just south of Salem. Fairytales, nursery rhymes, and storybook characters come to life as displays, fun houses, small amusement park rides, theater performances, and activities throughout.
The park begins with a winding path through many colorful […]
The Tillamook Forest Center is an interesting and entertaining rarity among state parks. It has a true sense of fun, starting with entrance signs that you would expect when approaching an amusement park. Its creators have done a great job of educating people of all ages with interactive […]