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
The Redwood forest in northern California is full of amazing hikes, all of which are populated by amazing and unique trees. One of the most famous of these is called, simply, Big Tree. At 304 ft tall, with a 68 ft circumference, it’s one of the largest and oldest trees in the forest. The tree … More Big Tree Loop, 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 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
An AMAZING hike, 3 miles total out and back with views to die for!! Starting at the Discovery Park Visitors Center and going down to the Lighthouse, so beautiful!! Location: Located north of Seattle in Discovery Park. Approximately 3 hours 55 minutes from Salem, OR and 24 minutes north of Seattle. Here is a link … More South Beach Trail, Discovery Park, Seattle, WA
A beautiful large lake, with a nice flat trail. Lots of bugs, frogs and birds to look at!! Location: Ankeny Wildlife Refuge is located along Liberty Road, about 10 miles south of Salem, OR. Follow Liberty Road from Commercial Road and you’ll see it on your left side. There is a large sign on … More Ankeny Wildlife Refuge, South Salem, OR
Soda Creek Falls is the main attraction at Cascadia State Park and it’s not hard to see why. This might just be my most favorite hike and waterfall yet. There is the smaller hike there, called the Soda Springs Trail. Location: Soda Springs is located in the Cascadia State Park in Cascadia, OR. This is … More Soda Creek Falls, Cascadia, OR
Soda Springs is the little sister to the beautiful Soda Creek Falls, which will be my next blog post. It is a beautiful area to have a picnic, go camping or just spend the day hiking. We went just a couple of days ago and it was, of course, in the middle of winter and … More Soda Springs Trail, Cascadia, OR
Two weeks ago my oldest (6yrs) started first grade. She has been a great little hiking buddy this summer and is always up for an adventure. It took a few days for us to get used to her being in first grade and being gone most of the day. She has made many friends and … More Back to School! Colds and all……
Breathtaking views after a rain-forest trail. Location: Cascade Head Trail head is located just a few miles off Hwy 101. From Downtown Salem, take Hwy 22 west over the Marion St. Bridge. Follow Hwy 22 for 26 miles. Continue straight onto Hwy 18 for another 25 miles. Take the exit right onto Old Hwy 101 towards Tillamook. … More Cascade Head, Lincoln City, OR
