Enjoying Old Growth
Climate action begins with a hike at Brice Creek

Come for the waterfalls or swimming holes, to camp or to hike. Come to explore one of the nicest streams and most accessible ancient forests … Continue reading
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Come for the waterfalls or swimming holes, to camp or to hike. Come to explore one of the nicest streams and most accessible ancient forests … Continue reading
Oregon’s central coast — from Florence to Coos Bay — was once a vast expanse of moving sand 40 miles long and up to three … Continue reading
Fire-burned forest landscapes are not the first hiking destinations that jump to mind for many people. Forest fires tend to elicit feelings of pain and … Continue reading
In this time of “Stay home, stay safe,” at least we have the outdoors. Wait! Don’t go outside! There’s too many people, it’s risky and … Continue reading
Update: The governor issued an executive order March 23 telling Oregonians to stay at home, and state parks are now closed. “Individuals may go outside … Continue reading
Where in Oregon can you find peaks over 9,000 feet and a canyon more than a mile deep, all within a few miles of each … Continue reading
I don’t particularly like winter. Growing up in Michigan, I remember waiting for the bus at the end of my rural driveway, shivering after trudging through … Continue reading
In this dark time of year — daylight hours averaging right about nine hours in December and January — I look to nature for light … Continue reading
This time of year — late fall, early winter — can be challenging as far as where to go on a hike is concerned. If … Continue reading
Whether you love hiking for exercise, for the views of waterfalls or mountains, to discover new places or just to commune with nature — experiencing … Continue reading