In the Pacific Northwest, you’ll find endless opportunities to see spectacular sights. From the vast Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, take a look at the top five places to hike in the Pacific Northwest…
This past November, I escaped the gloomy midwest for the Oregon coast. My family and I spent the week in Yachats (pronounced yah-hots), a small town that’s a little over three-hour drive from Portland…
The following is a guest post from Mitch Stevens, Sierra Club hiking leader and founder/lead guide of Southwest Discoveries. Based out of Tucson, Arizona, Southwest Discoveries offers multi-generational guided tours of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Horseshoe Bend, the Tortolita Mountains, and more. Visit Southwest Discoveries for more information. The snow-cat rumbled to a stop amidst the barren rock and snow fields on Mount Hood, Oregon’s iconic summit at 11,250 feet. It was an eerie sensation to be grinding along in pre-dawn blackness; we had to start our journey at 12:30 am…
Grading:Overall: ACost: A ($15 per car for a 7 day pass)Fun Potential: ARecommended?: Yes In June, my family and I were in Oregon for a family reunion and since Crater Lake has been on my list of places to see, we decided to drive the 2 1/2 hours to go see it. Most of what Crater Lake has to offer can be seen in one day, unless you are the adventurous type and want to be in the area’s rugged wilderness. It’s worth a stop to visit the Steel Visitor’s…
