Neahkahnie Mountain Hike via South Trailhead – Oregon Coast
Towering above the coastline, Neahkahnie Mountain offers one of the most breathtaking views on the Oregon Coast. This is the shortest route to the summit via the South Trailhead.
Tillamook Head via Indian Beach Hike – Oregon Coast
Take this short hike up Tillamook Head from Indian Beach for spectacular views of the ocean, then take a short side trail that passes by an old WWII bunker to a viewpoint of unique Tillamook Lighthouse.
Cooks Ridge & Gwynn Creek Loop Hike – Oregon Coast
The Cape Perpetua Scenic Area contains some of the best remaining old growth forest on the Oregon Coast. This hike includes the Cooks Ridge, Gwynn Creek and Oregon Coast Trails for a 6 mile loop.
Bunker Hill Hike – Southwest Washington
This lesser-visited hike to the top of Bunker Hill features woodland wildflowers, a steep climb, and views over the Wind River Valley.
Paradise Park Trail and Little Zigzag Falls hikes
The lower portion of the Paradise Park Trail led us through lush forest, blooming rhododendrons, and up to a rocky viewpoint for lunch.
Badger Creek Backpacking Trip – Badger Creek Wilderness
Located southeast of Mount Hood, Badger Creek Wilderness is in a transition zone on the east side of the Cascade crest with a forest of mixed conifers including Ponderosa pine, western red cedar, and western hemlock.
Badger Creek Backpacking Trip
An early-season backpacking trip in the Badger Creek Wilderness, revisiting a favorite creekside campsite, testing new gear, and enjoying a quiet, relaxed weekend in a low-snow year.
Peak Wildflowers at Memaloose Hills
A short, scenic loop at Memaloose Hills during peak wildflower season — bright balsamroot covering the rolling hills, with sweeping Columbia River views.
Camping at Cape Blanco: Beaches, Trails, and Lighthouse Views
Camping at Cape Blanco State Park for five days — beaches, sea stacks, and trails along this rugged stretch of the Oregon Coast.
Dalles Mountain Ranch Loop Hike – Columbia River Gorge
Early-season wildflowers, quiet trails, and a side trip to the iconic old truck made this Dalles Mountain Ranch loop a rewarding spring hike.
Early Spring Wildflowers at Memaloose Hills
Early-season wildflowers and sweeping Gorge views define this Memaloose Hills loop — a quiet spring hike with oak woodlands, breezy hilltops, and fewer crowds before peak bloom arrives.
White River Winter Backpacking Trip – Mount Hood
I took two friends on their first winter backpacking trip at the White River SnoPark at Mount Hood. We spent one night and snowshoed up Boy Scout Ridge for great views.
Exploring the Southern Oregon Coast: Camping at Cape Blanco & Bullards Beach
A winter camping trip along the Southern Oregon Coast, from Cape Blanco near Port Orford to Bandon, filled with coastal hikes, dramatic headlands, sea stacks, and unforgettable beach walks.
Blacklock Point & Floras Lake Beach Hike – Oregon Coast
A coastal forest-to-beach adventure near Cape Blanco, this loop leads to Blacklock Point’s dramatic cliffs, a remote sandy shoreline, and hidden gems tucked beneath towering sandstone walls.
Exploring the Oregon Dunes: A Three-Day Camping & Hiking Trip
Sutton Campground, located just north of Florence, provides outstanding access to the Oregon Dunes. Here, the shifting sands blend with forested trails, creating a unique coastal landscape for camping and hiking.
Wilson River Trail – Elk Creek to Idiot Creek Hike
This section of the Wilson River Trail in Oregon's Coast Range goes from the Elk Creek trailhead to the Idiot Creek trailhead.
Wilson River Trail – Elk Creek to Kings Shuttle Hike
This section of the Wilson River Trail in Oregon’s Coast Range goes from the Elk Creek trailhead to the Kings Mountain trailhead. Along the way, the trail charms with cascading creeks and moss-covered boulders and trees.
Wilson River Trail – Elk to Kings Section Hike
I'll never get tired of lush, green Coast Range scenery. On today's hike, we marveled at all of the different types of mosses and lichens.
Wilson River Trail – Jones Creek to Footbridge Hike
This section of the Wilson River Trail between the Jones Creek and the Footbridge trailheads provides an easy hike through coastal forest with several riverside access points.
Wilson River Trail – Jones Creek to Kings Shuttle Hike
This is part two of a plan to hike the entire length of the Wilson River Trail in sections. For this section, we started at Jones Creek trailhead and did a shuttle hike to the Kings Mountain trailhead.
Wilson River Trail – Keenig Creek Hike
A rainy hike is sometimes the best kind of hike, like today in Oregon's Coast Range. We started at the Keenig Creek trailhead on the Wilson River Trail and hiked to a spot on a ridge and back for a total of about 8 miles with 1,100 ft. gain.
Wilson River Trail – Keenig Creek to Jones Creek Shuttle Hike
Located in the Oregon Coast Range, the Wilson River Trail runs for about 24 miles with multiple trailheads located just off Highway 6. This is part one of our plan to hike the entire length of the trail in sections.
Wilson River Trail – Diamond Mill to Lester Creek Hike
This after-Thanksgiving hike on the Wilson River Trail featured ferns in a mossy forest and views of the Oregon Coast Range mountains.
Solo Camping in My Honda CR-V at Cape Lookout
The season for camping in my car at the coast has officially begun! Even though this is the rainiest time of year, most months still offer a few good weather windows — and with the right setup, it’s easy to stay warm and cozy out there.