Category Archives for "Hiking"

Latourell Falls Loop is a lovely, 2.5-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge. You will see three stunning waterfalls along this trail and you can get very close to each one.

If you are looking for an easy trail to view wildflowers, Rowena Plateau Loop within the Tom McCall Reserve is a great option.

Lower Macleay Park is a great place to start your hike through Forest Park. Hidden in the heart of Northwest Portland, this park is hard to find unless you know where to look.

If you are looking for a difficult, longer hike, check out Paradise Park. This trail begins and ends at Timberline Lodge in the Mt. Hood region. You should be able to see wildflowers on this trail until early September. Your legs will be tired from the extreme ups and downs but the lush green landscape […]

Old Salmon River Trail is a family-friendly, short walk along the Salmon River. It’s only 2 miles long one way so it’s a great way to experience the Mt. Hood National Forest if you have small children or don’t want to do one of the longer hikes. This trail has an abundance of local flowers […]

If you are looking for a quiet, stunning location to camp or hike, Burnt Lake is for you. Wear sturdy shoes and pack a picnic lunch to eat once you get to the lake. This is the perfect trail for a day-hike or for a short camping trip by the lake. Bring a camera to […]

Lower Twin Lake is a great destination all year long. In the summer, hike to the lake to swim in the blue-green water and break out your snowshoes in the winter.   There are also a few campsites to choose from if you want to spend the night. Book your campsite well in advance so […]

At 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and it’s the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest. More than 2 million people stop each year. Currently, the trail is only open up to Benson Bridge because of the 2017 Eagle Creek fires but you can still get the most […]

Head out to Tamanawas Falls in the Mt. Hood National Forest if you are looking for a quick, family-friendly waterfall hike. About 40 minutes past Whispering Woods, this hike is a great opportunity to get off the grid for a couple of hours. This relatively short hike leads to a magnificent 150-foot waterfall. Hang out […]

Head out to Tamanawas Falls in the Mt. Hood National Forest if you are looking for a quick, family-friendly waterfall hike. About 40 minutes past Whispering Woods, this hike is a great opportunity to get off the grid for a couple of hours. This relatively short hike leads to a magnificent 150-foot waterfall. Hang out […]