After spring and summer spent at home in Washington, we are back on the road […]

Oregon’s Farewell Bend State Recreation Area: Following in the Emigrant’s Footsteps
After a winter spent working on a long list of house renovation projects, we are […]

We Finally Take the Highway!
September 9-22, 2019 Last Days at Home Our final week and a half at home […]

Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park: Trail of Ten Falls, April 2018
Trail to ten stunning waterfalls in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains Distance: 9.5 miles […]

Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park: Summit Loop, April 2018
Connect several of Smith Rock’s best trails for this stunning round trip loop around the […]

Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park: Canyon Trail, April 2018
Short & easy hike with great views of Smith Rock State Park’s towering cliffs & […]

Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail, March 2018
Nice early season ramble along the lower Deschutes River Distance: 6.0 miles roundtrip (longer and […]