Explore the stunning waterfalls near Bend, Washington! From Tumalo Falls to Smith Rock State Park Waterfalls, discover the hidden gems of Bend with these amazing waterfall hikes.
Crater Lake National Park, located in southern Oregon, offers visitors an awe-inspiring setting with unrivaled natural beauty and fascinating history. Established in 1902, it is home to the deepest lake in the United States, formed over 7,700 years ago by the eruption and collapse of the ancient volcano Mount Mazama. The park’s vibrant blue lake …
Bend, Oregon is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning landscapes, year-round recreation, and a vibrant community steeped in the spirit of adventure. For those looking to explore the natural beauty of Central Oregon, camping in the area is an unbeatable way to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. With a myriad of campgrounds near …
A few weeks ago, I was hanging out in Portland with a few friends of mine, talking about what we were going to do over the next few days. Most of us said we were going to stay home and watch football or do chores around the house until one of the guys said that …
Up next in our series of less popular beaches in Oregon is Echo Beach and its campground, which are both parts of the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest. It is such a hidden gem that it’s difficult to find a lot of information about it unless you’ve found someone who has actually been there (like I …
Some of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see can be found in National Parks across the country. Another great place for amazing scenery and activities is the Pacific Northwest. From this, we can assume that some of the greatest sights in the entire country can be found at National Parks in the Pacific Northwest. …
One of the things the Pacific Northwest is most known for is the impressive number of mountain ranges that we have. The Coast, The Rockies, The Cascades, The Columbia, and many others dominate the landscape. In all, there are over 50 peaks in the region that reach heights of 8,000 feet or higher. The exact …
Camping on the Oregon Coast is unlike anything else in the Pacific Northwest. Most campgrounds have a beach, mountains, restaurants, and hikes all within walking distance. And, with the number of trees between you and your camping neighbors, it’s always easy to feel like you’re all by yourself. Even if you think you’re familiar with …
My wife grew up in Washington and, despite traveling all over the PNW after getting married we always felt a bit superior when we were in Washington. For some reason, we always viewed Oregon as Washington’s dirty little stepbrother. We knew Oregon has beaches, mountains, and trees (everything that Washington has) but we just thought …
Last week, I was at the grocery store and ran into an old coworker who I hadn’t seen in some time. I was surprised he remembered me since we both left that job almost 10 years ago. He told me that he had been working at a tech job in Seattle but managed to save …