Wildflower Hunting
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]
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Double Mountain Brewery
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
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
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
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
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
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]