Oregon is an amazing state, full of adventures and places to explore. From the ocean to the plains to the mountains to the deserts, we literally have it all. And plenty of hiking and camping, too!
As we researched hikes for this summer, one hike appeared again and again. It was like this echo with vague details, promising a stunning waterfall AND a creepy abandoned gold mine. But…
During a recent camping trip to Puma Campground, we took a short day hike to Slick Creek Cave. It’s a small cave near the junction of Fall Creek and Slick Creek that…
Leaburg Fish Hatchery has been a favorite day trip location for over 20 years, even before we had kids. It’s a wonderful place to have a picnic, take a walk, and feed…
Not far from Eugene, high in the rugged, remote mountains in the southernmost reaches of Oregon’s Lane County, take a hike through history. The Bohemia Mining District east of Cottage Grove reveals…
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…
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,…
We poured over the map of lost gold mines in Oregon, 4 heads bent together, deciding which abandoned mine to try and locate. Decision made, we set out, first by vehicle and…
We’ve had the Ape Cave on our list for several years, but we kept waiting for our kids to get older. It seemed like we always had a baby around, though, so…
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…