columbia river gorge

Wildflower Hunting

April 16, 2013 // 2 Comments

My family and I escaped the gloom and the rain in the valley with a trip east into the Columbia River Gorge.  It was a wildflower hunting expedition and we bagged at least [more]

Double Mountain Brewery

March 21, 2011 // 4 Comments

I’m a big beer drinker and I love trying new beers. Local is good but not required. I usually go for ambers, reds, pilsners and pale ales, but recently, I’ve been [more]

Carson Hotspring

March 16, 2011 // 0 Comments

My first thought when I walked into the room I was supposed to be relaxing in: “Oh my god, I’ve just traveled back in time and accidentally checked myself into a [more]

Hike: Horsetail Falls

August 20, 2010 // 0 Comments

My exploration of the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge continues with the trail from Horsetail falls to Triple Falls.  On this hike you get 3 very unique waterfalls, [more]

Hike: Wahkeena Falls Loop

July 21, 2010 // 3 Comments

This summer we have been trying to do at least one hike a week.  Usually on weekday mornings and so far all have been in the Columbia River Gorge.  Last week was a great [more]

Hike: Angel’s Rest

June 16, 2010 // 1 Comment

Gorgeous views of the Columbia Rover Gorge.  2.3 miles each way.  A climb that’s tough, but still possible for kids to manage (The first time I did this one I was only 6 [more]

Hike: Dog Mountain

May 4, 2010 // 3 Comments

Looking for a nice EASY hike to enjoy the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge? Then don’t do Dog Mountain.  This one is a doozy.  It’s a calf burning, sweat [more]
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