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June 17 – 30, 2019 Our favorite local backpacking destinations have been slow to open this year thanks to a late winter and cool spring. We’ve been taking advantage of the slow start by working on some RV projects and repairs. The projects have been fun and the repairs frustrating—mostly because consumers shouldn’t have to …
Two short trails off the historic Columbia River Highway—both with stunning views and wildflowers Tom McCall Point: 3.65 miles round trip with 1,018′ elevation gain (moderately difficult) Rowena Plateau: 2.2 miles round trip with 300′ elevation loss (easy) Type: both out and back Best season: late April through mid-May for the wildflowers*Watch for poison oak! …
Historic stroll to a geological landmark named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition Distance: it’s only 0.75 miles to Hat Rock, but I recommend continuing to the pond and marina then up onto the Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail for great views of the mighty Columbia River Type: out and back or loop, depending on …
Fun day exploring Mosier Falls & the historic Mosier Twin Tunnels Mosier Falls: 0.5 miles roundtrip out and back Mosier Twin Tunnels: 7.25 miles roundtrip out and back on paved trail (you can easily make this shorter or longer and a shuttle option is available) Best season: accessible most of the year, but best in …
Nice early season ramble along the lower Deschutes River Distance: 6.0 miles roundtrip (longer and shorter options available) Type: out and back Difficulty: easy Best season: spring and fall Caution: watch for poison ivy and rattlesnakes I work for a biotech company owned and managed by a conservative Christian family. One of my benefits is …
The premier hike in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge taking hikers to five major waterfalls. Distance: 13.5 miles round trip (this was our mileage after adding the side trail to the base of Punchbowl Falls) Type: out and back Difficulty: difficult due to distance +1,500′ elevation gain including Punchbowl Falls side trail. Caution: there are major …
Our good friends Larry and Shermane were world class tour guides for us on our trip to Sedona in March. We now had the good fortune to return the favor. We met them in the Columbia River Gorge east of Portland, Oregon to show them some of our favorite waterfalls. Best of all, we were …