Last Updated: January 2026 | Reading Time: 25 minutes I’ll be honest: the North Cascades confused me for a long time. I’d driven Highway 20,…
Planning Guides
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Best Waterfall Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge (Oregon + Washington)
The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most waterfall-dense regions in the Pacific Northwest, with dozens of named waterfalls spilling over basalt cliffs on…
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Spring in the Columbia River Gorge: Waterfalls, Wildflowers & Where to Stay
Spring is when the Columbia River Gorge comes alive—waterfalls roar, wildflowers blanket the hillsides, and cool evenings make hot springs and cozy basecamps especially appealing.…
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Pack Rain Suits and Let Them Chase Waves: An Oregon Coast Road Trip
Last Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 14 minutes The forecast said rain for three days straight. We’d already booked the campervan. The kids were…
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The Solo Trip That Started Because Nobody Could Come With Me
Last Updated: October 2025 | Reading Time: 20 minutes I’m standing at the edge of Grizzly Lake in the Yukon, alone, having just hiked 11…
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Hiking PCT Section J Solo: 7 Days, 90 Miles, and Why Long Trails Are Different
If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail but don’t have five months for a thru-hike, Section J in Washington is the perfect…
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Thru-Hiking the Enchantments: Complete Guide to Washington’s Most Coveted Alpine Adventure
If you’ve hiked in Washington for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Enchantments. Even if you haven’t hiked in Washington, the name…
