I’ve been to Silver Falls State Park so many times that I may have taken it for granted as of late. It’s always beautiful, rain, shine, or snow. It’s only 90 minutes from Portland and it has so much to offer. With over 30 miles of trails and 11 glorious waterfalls to enjoy, you can’t … Continue reading
Today, I want to share with you my favorite beach weekend escapes on the Oregon Coast. The coast is home to 363 miles of beach, unparalleled rolling mountain ranges, enormous sand dunes, thundering waves, brilliant lighthouses, towering forests, and my favorite activities: hiking, eating, and road tripping. The fact that these can all be wrapped into one … Continue reading
It has been months since my last blog entry or hike, and even longer since I had time or the weather on my side for overnighting in the woods. Today’s beautiful sunshine and warm temps reminded me of a summer hike I made last year. This entry is way overdue, but perhaps this will inspire … Continue reading
One of the reasons San Francisco has been on my mind is because of this crazy freezing weather we have been having across the country. Even San Francisco, where it generally stays around 55 degrees this time of year, is freezing cold. It is this climate that had me thinking over the summer. I actually … Continue reading
Indian Heaven Wilderness is one of the best hiking spots in the region for September hikes. It sits at the top of the high volcanic plateau in the Washington Cascades. Hiking this area is especially difficult because the timing needs to be just right. Otherwise, there is either too much snow, ice, and mud or … Continue reading
High above the Connecticut River between East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut, is one of the most unique castles I’ve ever seen in the U.S. Not only was it hand built by the famous William Gillette, an actor who is most famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes on stage, but it was his home for … Continue reading
It’s rare that I find myself exploring the natural areas in Vancouver, Washington, despite the fact that it’s only a few miles away. Mostly, it’s because there are so many options in and around Portland. However, on one spectacular day, my friend Cassie and I decided to visit the Salmon Creek Park and Greenway Trails. … Continue reading
Just about a year ago, I was hunting for a job and stumbled across ZAC, the Zion Adventure Company. ZAC was looking for a Marketing Manager to add to the team. I found their ad on LinkedIn and I immediately sent in an application. To my surprise, I was called for a Skype interview the … Continue reading
It’s December and I really want to go for a hike. I want that feeling that being surrounded by nature and being outside give you. Unfortunately for me, the weather has not been good here in Portland, but I’ve never been one to stay in because of a little rain. There are very few places … Continue reading
My last-minute trip through Crater Lake was the last before the road was closed for the 2012 winter season. In the Dodge diesel truck it was no problem to get to the top and over the pass, but we saw a few small cars that weren’t having the best time doing it. Crater Lake is … Continue reading
