In pursuit of adventure, we searched for a campsite on the hills of the Santiam Pass. Based purely on location alone, we chose Big Lake Campground near Sisters, Oregon. What we found …
Gemstones litter the ground, glistening in the sunlight, sparkling into the distance as far as you can see. Oregon Sunstones are Oregon’s state gemstone, and if you’re willing to drive (and drive …
It all started with Aspen Cabin. We loved camping, but we had a newborn. I needed something more than a tent and I’d heard that the Forest Service sometimes rented historic cabins. …
We’re always on the lookout for good trails to hike with kids near Eugene. Browsing some local hiking guides, the Goodman Creek Trail was recommended more than once. Only 25 minutes from …
Henline Falls Trail currently closed due to the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire. Will reopen in 2022 or 2023 after site hazards are addressed. As we researched hikes for the summer, one hike …
Beautiful winter days, lovely spring afternoons, and sizzling summer mornings are perfect for hikes. If you’re near Springfield, Oregon, you don’t have to travel far for great hiking. These 7 hikes near …
Drake Peak Lookout is seated high in the Warner Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,222 feet. Perched on the end of a ridge, it has nearly 360-degree views and you can …
We wanted an adventure close to Eugene, so we booked two nights in the Forest Service’s Box Canyon Guard Station on the Auferheide Memorial Drive. The photos online looked nice, but otherwise …
We’ve fallen in love with renting Forest Service cabins…old guard shacks and lookouts that are no longer used in an official capacity and are now in their Recreational Rental program. Most of …