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9 Must-Visit Oregon National Parks, Forests and Monuments

Bram — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:33:00 +0000

From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.

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Best Waterfall Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Bram — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:55:00 +0000

Oregon is known far and wide for its lush forests filled with moss-covered rocks and trees, many volcanoes and hundreds of photogenic waterfalls. Especially the Columbia River Gorge, which forms much of the border between Oregon and Washington State, is famous for being a waterfall hotspot.

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10 Must-Do Day Hikes at Mount Baker, Washington

Bram — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:41:27 +0000

Situated in the far northwestern corner of the contiguous United States, Mount Baker has some of the greatest (sub)alpine trails in the nation. Rising 10,781 feet to the heavens, Mount Baker—also known as Komo Kulshan or simply Kulshan—is the third highest mountain in Washington State, after Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. Located within sprawling Mount...

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12 Best Places for Epic Views of Mount Hood (In and Around Mt. Hood National Forest)

Bram — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:38:21 +0000

One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon. A dormant stratovolcano rising up to 11,239 feet above sea level, this majestic mountain is visible from viewpoints, trails, parks and roads all throughout the region. A popular year-round destination, Mount Hood is home to no...

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7 Epic Day Hikes in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon

Bram — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:14:00 +0000

One of the most popular outdoor recreation destinations near Portland, Mt. Hood National Forest is only about an hour’s drive east from Oregon’s largest city. If you don’t have time to visit one of the national parks in the Pacific Northwest, all of which are at least three hours from Portland, you could just head...

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9 Must-Do Activities in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Bram — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Home to giant glaciers, countless cascades, stunning lakes, jagged peaks and lots of wildlife, the North Cascades are a camper's, hiker's, backpacker's and kayaker's dream destination. These are the best things to do in this magnificent mountain wilderness in northern Washington State.

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