Reserve a Lookout Tower This Fall (Sisters)
September 15th is an important date for all lovers of autumn recreation. It marks the end of wildfire season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by renting a firetower or lookout. August in Oregon is a lesson in wildfires: Haze in the air? Something must be burning. Thunder storms? Check the news to [...]
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Starstruck in August
Two seasonal phenomena happen every August. One happens at a cosmic level, and the other happens in my head, and fortunately they are complementary events. In my head, I start running through the list of must-do-before-summer-ends. The days are hot but noticeably shorter, and the trails I have not hiked, the lakes I have not [...]
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Biking the Beach in Seaside
One of the first things you’ll notice upon arriving to Seaside is the flurry of folks riding around on multi-person bicycles. While we’re fans of biking no matter what the flavor, few things compare to riding along the beach of the Pacific. Bring your own mountain bike or rent a three-wheeled “Slingshot” from Wheel Fun [...]
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Kayak the Willamette (Portland)
Planning a kayak/canoe expedition along the Willamette River? First and foremost, check out the Willamette River Water Trail Guide. It gives detailed info on public and private lands, campsites, amenities (very few) and notes about currents and hazards. Keep in mind that changing water levels can impact the island campsites throughout the season. Candiani Bar [...]
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Starstruck in August
Two seasonal phenomena happen every August. One happens at a cosmic level, and the other happens in my head, and fortunately they are complementary events. In my head, I start running through the list of must-do-before-summer-ends. The days are hot but noticeably shorter, and the trails I have not hiked, the lakes I have not [...]
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Reserve a Lookout Tower This Fall (Sisters)
September 15th is an important date for all lovers of autumn recreation. It marks the end of wildfire season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by renting a firetower or lookout. August in Oregon is a lesson in wildfires: Haze in the air? Something must be burning. Thunder storms? Check the news to [...]
Food & Drink
Camp Kitchen: Tonka Toasters
From Gather At The Table: If all goes as planned with our summer recreation schedule, most of our cooking will happen OUT of the kitchen – either over a campfire, firepit, or on the grill. Our first outing was last weekend, and we broke out the tonka toasters. It’s one of the true signs that [...]
Gear & Books
Book Review: Soggy Sneakers
Here’s a sure cure for the winter’s-never-gonna-end blues: Tuck in with a copy of the best guide to Oregon waterways, and start planning a summer paddle adventure. Just about every doable river run is covered, and the authors supply the need-to-know info in a very clear, useful layout.
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Starstruck in August
Two seasonal phenomena happen every August. One happens at a cosmic level, and the other happens in my head, and fortunately they are complementary events. In my head, I start running through the list of must-do-before-summer-ends. The days are hot but noticeably shorter, and the trails I have not hiked, the lakes I have not [...]
Biking the Beach in Seaside
One of the first things you’ll notice upon arriving to Seaside is the flurry of folks riding around on multi-person bicycles. While we’re fans of biking no matter what the flavor, few things compare to riding along the beach of the Pacific. Bring your own mountain bike or rent a three-wheeled “Slingshot” from Wheel Fun [...]
Kayak the Willamette (Portland)
Planning a kayak/canoe expedition along the Willamette River? First and foremost, check out the Willamette River Water Trail Guide. It gives detailed info on public and private lands, campsites, amenities (very few) and notes about currents and hazards. Keep in mind that changing water levels can impact the island campsites throughout the season. Candiani Bar [...]