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Ideas and Inspiration
Tumalo Canal and Scout Cove: Two Central Oregon Hikes for When You’re Waiting for Snow
Last year at this time I had already practically worn out my skis, but La Nina has yet to show her face this winter in
In Search of Wildflowers in Columbia River Gorge
One of my favorite spring outdoor activities is wildflower hunting. During my time in California I would go to Carrizo Plain, or Henry Coe, or
Recap: 16 Day Roadtrip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton
If you’re following me on Facebook, you know that we just got back from an incredible roadtrip to Yellowstone via Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming. I tried
Reviews
Nite Ize Accessories for Dogs and their Humans
I’ve been a fan of Nite Ize accesssories for years. Which is why, when they reached out to me asking for a review of some
Hike, Beer and Soup Pairing with the Stanley Growler and More
Fall is my favorite season. This might seem odd since my adventures tend to slow down at this time of year, but I find it
Ruffwear Singletrak Dog Pack Review
Thor, my 1.5 year old yellow lab, fits the labrador personality stereotype to a tee. His enthusiasm for even the smallest little things is contagious and one
Tips and Tricks
Five Tips for a Successful Hike on Muddy Trails
It’s been a while since we’ve had to think about rain and mud here in California. Thanks to the drought, hiking in the Bay Area
Tips for Visiting Yellowstone with a Dog
I’ll start off this post with one giant disclaimer: Visiting Yellowstone with a dog is not a good idea. Like most National Parks, it is
The Cabins of Yellowstone and Grand Teton: A Review
On our recent roadtrip through Wyoming we decided to stay in the cabins of Yellowstone and Grand Teton. They are dog friendly and reasonably priced considering
Trail Guides
Events
Outdoor News
Tracking a Serial Vandal in Our National Parks
Checking the news, message boards, Facebook, and a couple of subreddits are part of my morning ‘coffee and news’ routine before digging into work for
New Half Dome Permit System
If you plan to hike Half Dome this summer, you’ll have to plan ahead. Like Mt Whitney, Half Dome is moving to a quota system
Accessible Adventures
Fort Point and Wheelchair Accessible Henry Cowell
If there is one way to get me to visit touristy spots in the Bay Area, it’s to get family to visit. I didn’t visit