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Pacific Northwest travel guides from the area’s biggest fan.
How to Hike around Hug Point
Visit Hug Point at low tide to explore the cliffs, sea caves, tidepools, and waterfall around this incredible headland.
Camassia Natural Area and 2 More Parks to See Camas Blooming near Portland
Where to see extraordinary camas blooms this spring — finally!
Birds, Trails, and Beaches at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
Check out this hidden gem on the Oregon Coast that will bring you to wetlands, a coastal forest, and a secluded beach.
7 Beautiful Places to See Trillium Blooming near Portland
Where to look for Oregon’s early blooming wildflowers this spring.
How to Hike or Snowshoe to Tamanawas Falls in Winter
Try out this spectacular waterfall hike on the slopes of Mt Hood.
10 Great Spring Hikes near Portland
From roaring waterfalls to delicate wildflowers, try out these amazing trails this spring.
Hike to the Extraordinary Waterfalls of McDowell Creek Falls County Park
Explore this beautiful loop trail as a calmer alternative to Silver Falls State Park.
How to Hike to Washington’s Hardy Falls (and beyond!)
Visit Hardy Falls, Rodney Falls, and Pool of the Winds on this incredible hiking trail in the Columbia Gorge.
10 Beautiful Farms, Parks, and Festivals to See Flowers near Portland
In honor of my longing for spring, here are some lovely pictures of flowers and where to see them near Portland.
Best 10 Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia Gorge (that aren’t Dog Mountain)
Where to find the best blooms in the Columbia Gorge from balsamroot to bachelor buttons.
10 Great Waterfall Hikes near Multnomah Falls
Why stop at Benson Bridge? Check out one of these hikes to find some of the best waterfall views in the Columbia Gorge.
Hike to Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls
Check out this spectacular waterfall double feature in the Columbia Gorge.
The Amazing Rocks of McPhillips Beach
Escape the crowds while exploring the intriguing cliffs of Cape Kiwanda’s secluded northern side.
Cape Kiwanda and Its Big Sinkhole
Visit one of the newest and most intriguing geological features on the Oregon Coast.
Multnomah Falls - Wahkeena Falls Loop Hike
Try out this unforgettable trail in the Columbia Gorge that connects six waterfalls, beginning with Multnomah Falls.
Hike from Horsetail Falls to Triple Falls in Oregon’s Columbia Gorge
See four majestic waterfalls along this iconic Columbia Gorge hike just down the road from Multnomah Falls.
16 Incredible Places to Admire Oregon’s Geology
More than you ever wanted to know about the mountains, canyons, and volcanoes of Oregon.
How to Snowshoe to Trillium Lake
Check out this easy snowshoe trail to reach Trillium Lake and views of Mt. Hood.
Washington’s Mysterious Mima Mounds
Explore a puzzling geological landscape just outside of Olympia, Washington.
7 Weird, Cool, and Unusual Museums in Portland, Oregon
Beat the boredom of a rainy day by visiting some of Portland’s most unique attractions.