16 of the Best Oregon Hiking Trails for a Lifetime of Adventures

While we aren’t even close to covering every trail, Oregon hiking is one of our favorite activities. As a result, we’ve logged some foot miles and have done some extensive research to fill up our bucket list with future adventures. Below are some of the best Oregon hiking trails we’ve experienced and how we’ll be… Continue reading 16 of the Best Oregon Hiking Trails for a Lifetime of Adventures

Oregon Travel Guide: Must-See Vacation Places and Things to Do in the Beaver State

With 98,000 square miles to explore, and a diverse set of geographical areas, you’ll need an Oregon travel guide to help you find the best Oregon vacation places. So, if you’re an adventurer at heart, love to enjoy museums and history, or just want to explore, come take a journey with us on all of… Continue reading Oregon Travel Guide: Must-See Vacation Places and Things to Do in the Beaver State

10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit

Mountain face and water collide in sheer majesty at Smith Rock State Park.

Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful views, making it a great destination for travel photographers. Whether you are looking for a place to take frame worthy landscape shots or gorgeous portraits, these are the Oregon photography locations and the best Oregon scenic locations to visit. Silver Falls State Park- This Travel Photographer’s… Continue reading 10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit

Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip

When planning a trip to Oregon, what you see online may not be what you get. Endless natural beauty, hikes through many unique geological areas, great food, and much more make Oregon an ideal place to visit. But like most things, most Oregon trip planners may not be depicting the full reality. Learn the must-know… Continue reading Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip

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

Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush

Rolling Hills in sunset colors spread across the desert landscape of the Painted Hills State Park, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. They offer a beautiful photo opportunity, but if you look closer, you’ll see much more than that at this amazing Oregon scenic place. Painted Hills State Park History… Continue reading Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush

What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit

Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a… Continue reading What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit