This Portland nature park features nine miles of trail to choose from, with a variety of local flora and fauna at Powell Butte year round.
Hike Highlight: Powell Butte, Adventures in a Portland Nature Park
Category Archives: Hikes
Hike Highlight: Dog Mountain, A Classic Columbia River Gorge Challenge
The biggest draws to Dog Mountain are spring wildflower blooms, plus spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge and distant mountains.
Tricks & Treats: Five Oregon Trails For Awesome Autumn Adventures
Here are some great trails with tricks & treats to help you plan your own awesome Oregon adventures this fall.
Wonderful Winter Adventures: Five Portland-Area Hikes You Can Do
I’ve collected a few of my favorites to share. You’re bound to find something to fit your love – or lack of love! – for snow, so you can keep getting outdoors this winter. Don’t wait for spring to adventure again.
Starry Night on the Wonderland Trail
…sat huddled in my down coat, coffee clasped in my hands, to watch them for a bit. My mind wandered back to the first night I spent on the Wonderland Trail. Literally, on the trail, under a beautiful starry sky.
Adventures During Forest Fire Season
It’s Forest Fire Season in the Pacific Northwest (and beyond). Getting outdoors and staying safe may need a little extra research and resourcefulness. The Outdoor Adventure Kind is here with seasonal tips to help you prepare for your summer adventures!
Portland-Area Starter Hikes
To help you kick start some seasonal exploration, here are three suggested “starter hikes” near Portland, Oregon: Powell Butte, Dry Creek Falls, and Mosier Plateau. Each hike highlights features that outdoor adventurers frequently seek in the region.
Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers
One of the major draws to the Columbia River Gorge each spring are the beautiful wildflower displays.
Two Short & Amazing Autumn Gorge Waterfall Hikes
Two short hikes in the Columbia River Gorge that can be done the same day: Horsetail Falls to Ponytail Falls, and Wahkeena Falls to Fairy Falls.
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