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Best Spring Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge

Bram — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:38:00 +0000

From April to June, wildflower hikes dominate outdoor recreation in the Columbia River Gorge. Both in Washington and Oregon, there are a number of trails that run across meadows and hills covered in colorful balsamroot, Indian paintbrush, lupines and more.

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13 Historic National Park Lodges, Hotels & Resorts for Unforgettable National Park Stays

Bram — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Spending a night or two at a historic lodge or hotel is one of the most memorable national park experiences. From Yellowstone's famous Old Faithful Inn to Glacier's iconic Many Glacier Hotel and the rustic Lake Quinault Lodge at Olympic, these are the greatest and grandest lodges in the national parks.

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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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26 National Parks That Preserve Native American Heritage & Cultural Sites

Bram — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:28:00 +0000

With all that overwhelming natural splendor, it’s easy to forget that the National Park System also preserves a wealth of other things and places. In fact, there are literally thousands of Native American heritage and cultural sites in America's national parks, preserving archaeological sites, battlefields and cultural landmarks.

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What to See and Do at the Sheep Rock Unit (John Day Fossil Beds National Monument)

Bram — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:50:16 +0000

Although less known than the popular Painted Hills Unit, the Sheep Rock Unit is the largest of the three units that make up John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon. It is the heart of this fascinating national monument, home to striking rock formations, fossil-rich geological layers, beautiful riverside scenery, several great hiking trails, a...

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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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