Updated August 2026: Ramona Falls is a roughly seven-mile Mount Hood Wilderness hike to a 120-foot fan waterfall, but the mileage is not the hardest part. The route includes an unbridged crossing of the glacially fed Sandy River, where the channel, depth and current...
Only a few miles off of Highway 26 near Seaside, this breathtaking hike to Saddle Mountain will take you through dense forests, and high into the beautiful coastal range of Oregon. If you're heading to Seaside or Cannon Beach to cool off for the weekend, you'll...
Not to be confused with Crater Lake National Park, this serene spot nestled in the Mt. Hood National Forest is known as Crater Lake's little sister, Little Crater Lake. Whether you are looking for a gorgeous place to hike, or just want a quiet place to camp, this...
People who tell you Oregon is boring are sadly misinformed! Hiking is one of the best parts of living here, and today I'd like to focus on some of the best hikes near Portland. Of course, there is only a handful here as the list of trails to hike in Portland is...
Going on a primitive camping adventure and roughing it with only basic survival gear is fine, but you also might want other awesome things to bring camping to make the trip more enjoyable. You'd be amazed at the outdoor gear they create to afford convenience in the...
