Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem

Minto Brown Island State Park is the perfect dog lover’s paradise. This riverfront West Salem park offers walking, hiking, jogging, and swimming, all with the option to take man’s best friend with you! The Search for Dog Friendly Parks at the Halfway Point When I stumbled upon Minto Island Brown Park in Salem, I was… Continue reading Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem

Toketee Falls Trail in Oregon and the Hunt for a Red Toyota

By far, one of our favorite waterfalls is Toketee Falls in Oregon. Water, in shades of green and blue crystal, cascades over a sheer basalt cliff, falling into not just one, but two turbulent turquoise pools. The Toketee Falls trail winds through stone staircases and the most elaborate treetop trail before it finally gives up… Continue reading Toketee Falls Trail in Oregon and the Hunt for a Red Toyota

Drift Creek Falls Hike- Oregon’s Most Surprising Hike

The Drift Creek Falls hike winds through a dense, damp forest. Ferns carpet the ground, blanketing everything in shades of green. As you walk, the hike may seem to be leading you in endless circles, but soon enough, the forest’s secret is revealed. About Drift Creek Falls Located in Oregon’s Siuslaw National Forest, this 3… Continue reading Drift Creek Falls Hike- Oregon’s Most Surprising Hike