The Misery Ridge and River Trail hike is located in the striking Smith Rock State Park. If it isn’t on your must-do list for Oregon, add it now! Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Smith Rock State Park and the Misery Ridge and River Trail hike. Smith Rock State Park Location and Features…
Waterfall hikes are always a joy. The Pacific Northwest is just about bursting with waterfalls to explore! Oregon in particular is an incredible spot for waterfall lovers. Given its high precipitation and mountainous terrain of the Cascade Mountains, there are hundreds of waterfalls you can explore year round. While there are endless opportunities for waterfall…
I hit a winter wall last week. It’s interesting: though I lived through a much colder winter last year in Boston, winter in Seattle presents a different challenge. The Boston area was surprisingly sunny even in winter; we never went many days without some serious sunshine. In Seattle, the long dreary grey can really get…