I’m going to do this post a little differently than my regular posts, however, this is the best place to go for a half or full day hike, without your sweet kiddies!! Such a beautiful place to go and a great work-out if you power walk through it. A friend and I did this 11 … More Trail of 10 Falls, Silver Falls, Silverton, OR
When we first decided to go to the Redwoods we asked people we knew what the must see attractions are. We were surprised that one of the hikes they recommended had nothing to do with giant trees. Fern Canyon is like a giant crack in the rocks near the coast, with a veritable treasure trove … More Fern Canyon, Redwoods, CA
I could not asked for a better way to spend more morning with my kids then strolling through fields of wildflowers, Aspen trees, and small pines, all with a babbling brook winding back and forth along the trail. Green Pond Loop is a great place to bring young, developing hikers as well as seasoned … More Green Pond Loop, Ogden, Utah
This area has a few fun little trails that would be perfect for little feet. We did the boardwalk trail one way and the forest trail back. Fabulous place to come for the day, enjoy the river, great picnic areas and great trails! Location: Head east on Hwy 26 (Mt. Hood Hwy) through Gresham and … More Wildwood Trails, Mt. Hood, Oregon
This is a fabulous little hike with a beautiful waterfall. Perfect for a hot day, to play in the streams or the pool at the bottom of the waterfall. Location: Bridal Veil Falls is located along the I-84 heading east out of Portland, OR. Take exit 28 and take the Historic Columbia River Hwy to … More Bridal Veil Falls, Portland, OR
This shorter trail is paved and you can walk right up to the waterfall!! Location: Heading East from Portland on the I-84, take exit number 28. Travel a quarter mile and turn right onto Historic Columbia Hwy. Travel along this road for almost 3 miles. The parking lot for Latourell Falls is on the left … More Latourell Falls, Portland, OR – Part 2
This beautiful, popular area has more than one hike to view all of its’ glory. This is why I am doing this hike in 2 parts. The first part is a moderately long, uphill, amazing, breathtaking hike. My babies had fun playing in the water and investigating the flora and fauna. Location: Latourell Falls is located along … More Latourell Falls, Portland, OR – Part 1
A beautiful, amazing, hike 55 minutes North East of Salem, OR. This hike is worth the drive, and a great place to go on hot summer days!! Location: Henline Falls is located along North Fork Rd in Mehama Oregon. Take Hwy 22 east from Salem for 23 miles. Turn left onto North Fork Rd at … More Henline Falls, Mehama, OR
This is an amazing 1.4 mile trail along the inlet of a river leading out to the Oregon Coast. This is a tree-lined loop trail with lots of little trails leading down to the coast. Location: Whalen Island is located approximately 1 1/2 hours north west of Salem. Take OR-22 West out of West Salem … More Clay Myers Trail at Whalen Island, Cloverdale, OR
Twin Falls is one of the many trails inside of Silver Falls State Park. A beautiful, partially steep, trail leading to many other trails and beautiful waterfalls!! Location: Twin Falls Trail head is located at the far North End of Silver Falls State Park along Hwy 214. Silver Falls state park is approximately 40 minutes … More Twin Falls Trail, Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, OR
