If you are lucky enough to live in Portland or even if you are just visiting here, you have so many great nearby places to visit. Day trips from Portland include a range of...
Dry Creek Falls via the Pacific Crest Trail is a really nice hike in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge area to an amazing plunging waterfall. The hike itself is a steady...
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area of Oregon is one of the most beautiful spots in America, and it is my favorite place to hike. Waterfalls, lush forests, and...
Hood River is a small town on the banks of the Columbia River in Oregon located about an hour east of Portland. This town’s close proximity to Mt. Hood, Columbia River...
Located in Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls is a moderately difficult hike where you get to witness ten breathtaking waterfalls. In order to see...
An Oregon Coast Road Trip has been a dream vacation of mine since I discovered how beautiful the state of Oregon is. Dramatic seaside cliffs, plentiful marine wildlife, crystal...
Big Bend National Park is one of two national parks in Texas. Located on the Texas-Mexico border, this park is remote and vast. If you have ever been to the rest of Texas, you...
One of the best ways to spend a few days in Washington is by visiting the Olympic Peninsula. This part of Washington has so much to offer with its rain forests, waterfalls...
Las Vegas is best known as being an oasis for gambling and partying. But this desert city is also a great place to begin a hiking vacation. Below are nine great locations for...
Denver, Colorado is a wonderful travel destination in its own right, but for those who want a break from the big city or to get some fresh mountain air, you do not have to...