Browsing Pinterest one day, I saw a post for creating a camping notebook. Bah! Who would be THAT organized for CAMPING?! Camping is the antithesis of organization. What I really wanted was …
Golden, Oregon, was a mining town in the 1890s, near the Coyote Creek in Oregon. During its heyday, it boasted 150 residents, 2 churches, a mercantile and post office, and most notable, …
Free mini golf, a nature trail, a museum, and salmon. What do these have in common? They’re all part of the marvelous Willamette Fish Hatchery near Oakridge, Oregon. The Willamette Fish Hatchery …
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 …
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 …