During our mother daughter excursion into the Columbia River Gorge, we sought to avoid the crowds. While we did do the more touristy things such as Multnomah Falls, we also tried to stick to lesser known adventures such as the hike to Ponytail Falls and the Mosier Twin Tunnels hike. I’m sharing my adventure into… Continue reading Oregon’s Mosier Twin Tunnels Hike, Mother-Daughter Trek into History
Category: Oregon Trips
Horsetail Falls Oregon to Ponytail Falls, Mother and Daughter on the Trail
A recent trip to the Columbia River Gorge had us—as it does many—chasing waterfalls, most notably Horsetail Falls Oregon and the nearby Ponytail Falls, also known as Upper Horsetail Falls. This duo of plunging cascades offers everything for travelers of all abilities, from the view-it-from-the-roadside sort to the more avid hiker. If you haven’t traveled… Continue reading Horsetail Falls Oregon to Ponytail Falls, Mother and Daughter on the Trail
Visit Multnomah Falls Columbia River Gorge, But Don’t Make Our Mistake
Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is one of the world’s most iconic waterfalls. Revereed for its two-tier plunge and picturesque appeal, the double cascade sees two million visitors a year, most during the summer months. If you’re planning to visit Multnomah Falls in Oregon, it’s best to go prepared. Due to the sheer… Continue reading Visit Multnomah Falls Columbia River Gorge, But Don’t Make Our Mistake
Bohemia Mine: Haunting Oregon Ghost Town in the High Umpquas
Our first attempt to visit the Bohemia Mine Oregon ghost town took place in 2014, right after I got married. My mom, sister and I took the dog and headed out into one of the most scenic places in Oregon, the Umpqua National Forest, in a Ford Focus. The choice of vehicle turned out to… Continue reading Bohemia Mine: Haunting Oregon Ghost Town in the High Umpquas
Air Museum in McMinnville Oregon Features Legendary One-Flight Plane
The Air Museum in McMinnville Oregon, called the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, offers an up close and personal view of planes and space equipment. This museum is perfect for any aviation fanatic, aspiring astronaut, or just plain history buff. The large windowed building also holds one of the most unique planes ever created—the one-flight… Continue reading Air Museum in McMinnville Oregon Features Legendary One-Flight Plane
The Only Way to Get into the Wild: Rogue River Jet Boat Tours
Oregon’s Rogue River jet boat tours provide visitors with a rip-roaring ride up the Rogue. Two outfitters provide the spins and fun as you travel the scenic Rogue, but only one continues the original tradition of carrying the mail. This same outfitter, Jerry’s Rogue River Jets is also the only tour company permitted access into… Continue reading The Only Way to Get into the Wild: Rogue River Jet Boat Tours
Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls in Oregon, Reaching Heaven and Sky in the Willamette National Forest
To say that our hike around Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls in Oregon was an epic experience is probably exaggerating. After all, it was only a 2.6-mile hike, around a moderately trafficked loop. We never spent more than 20 or thirty minutes without encountering another human being, had intermittent cell service the entire time and… Continue reading Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls in Oregon, Reaching Heaven and Sky in the Willamette National Forest
The Oregon Hiking Trail with a Secret End
The Natural Rock Arch Trailhead begins high in the Santiam Wilderness. This special Oregon hiking trail takes you down a steep winding path through a magical forest to a special secret. At the bottom of the fern lined trail is a tall stone arch that remained undiscovered for years. In 1951, the Sardine Creek fire… Continue reading The Oregon Hiking Trail with a Secret End
Unveiling the Mysteries of Lava Caves in Bend, Oregon: A Journey into Earth’s Underground Marvels
Looking for something to do on a hot day? Love the feeling of being some place dark and almost eerie? The lava caves of Bend, Oregon are just right for you! Our Delayed Journey to the Lava Caves in Bend It seems no matter how much we plan, things never follow our inclinations. And our… Continue reading Unveiling the Mysteries of Lava Caves in Bend, Oregon: A Journey into Earth’s Underground Marvels
Beazell Memorial Forest Hike Combines a Love Story with Beautiful Scenery
If you’re looking to explore a rare ecological area with a unique backstory, try a Beazell Memorial Forest hike in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Be sure to read to the end to find out the lovely history of this place. Setting out for Our Beazell Memorial Forest Hike On a humid August Oregon morning, we grabbed… Continue reading Beazell Memorial Forest Hike Combines a Love Story with Beautiful Scenery
