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“Dog Mountain,” a Brilliant 7-mile, 2,820-foot Elevation Gain Hike
The Columbia River Gorge separating Oregon and Washington is visually stunning—surreal even. It is also an outdoor lover’s Elysium. Waterfalls, swimming holes, trails, and more are abundant on both the Oregon and Washing sides of the river; and, the Columbia River itself … Continue reading
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Recommended Bicycle Ride — Schnebly Hill Mountain Bike Trail
I lived in Sedona, Arizona, in my early twenties. It was a carefree time for me; I was single, and I had no major bills. I could pretty much do whatever I wanted to do when I wanted to do … Continue reading
Smith Rock State Park, a Fitness Lover’s Playground
I believe that at least once in your life you owe it to yourself to check out Smith Rock State Park located on the outskirts of Terrebonne, Oregon (a twenty-minute drive from Bend). It is nothing short of a Mecca … Continue reading
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Recommended Bicycle Ride — Banks to Vernonia Trail
Adventurous travelers, and those who live in the greater Portland, Oregon, metro area should without a doubt check out the Banks to Vernonia Trail. The twenty-one mile paved “rails to trails” pathway is sublime—easily as prismatic as were the images … Continue reading
