‘Tis the season for flower catalogs, seed packs, and planning which flower farms in Oregon we’re going to visit. Wait. There are flower farms that allow visitors? Yes! And they’re utterly delightful. …
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The fire roared down the canyon, shutting off escape routes and filling the air with thick smoke. Miles of trail burned as the raging inferno trapped 153 hikers behind a wall of…
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Waterfalls have a unique magic. What is it about simple falling water that draws our attention, our adoration? Similar to the flickering flames of a fire, we are compelled to sit for…
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I’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing, but the timing has never worked, and I had no idea what to do or where to get gear. Then our recent work with a local…
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Salt Creek Falls has been lingering on my list for a couple of years. It’s close enough to do in a day, but far enough away that it takes an entire day. …
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Every hike starts with the best intentions. But sometimes, despite our thoughtful preparations, things go wrong. We’ve hiked with our kids for over 14 years, and even we still make mistakes, including…
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Once in a while, we go on a hike that is so different, so intrinsically unique, that we rave about it for weeks and we know it’s a hike we’ll always remember. …
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A road paved with glass. That’s how I think of Glass Buttes now that we’ve been there. The road sparkled in the sunlight and the glass crunched under our feet. It was…
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My favorite shoes A peaceful winter trail walk A long summer hike I don’t always write poems about my shoes. But when I do, they’re haikus. Okay, I never write poems about…
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Day hiking with kids is such a rewarding experience, and a lot of fun, but preparation is a big part of making sure the hike goes smoothly. It can be the difference…
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While paging through an Oregon State Parks guide, I noticed a listing for a state park less than an hour from home. What is this?! I thought we’d been to all the…
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The Big Obsidian Flow trail sounds innocuous enough: A one-mile interpretive trail climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black glass) and pumice 1. We were already in…