Hiking: Washington & Oregon
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A Guide to Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
The Columbia River Gorge offers an abundance of beautiful waterfalls. At one point on the Cascades Highway they are literally every twenty feet! You couldn't possibly stop at all of them in one day but these are my favorites and in my opinion, the best to stop at.
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Latourell Falls Trail
Latourell Falls is a short but sweet trail right off the highway. Plan for a quick stop here but it has stunning views.
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Multnomah Falls Trail
Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon, plummeting over 620 feet. For that reason, it is a very popular stop along the Columbia River Gorge It is one of my favorites and I definitely recommend making a stop. Here is what you need to know before you go and what to expect.
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Wahclella Falls Trail
This trail is a bit of a walk compared to the majority of the Columbia River Gorge hikes since it is not right off the road. But trust me when I tell you that it is worth it, and was honestly my favorite that we stopped at. Here is info you need to know before you head out on the trail.
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Beacon Rock Trail
Beacon Rock Trail had been on my list for a long time and I finally got the chance to do it. It has stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge. I definitely recommend going on a clear day to take in the breathtaking views on this dog friendly, short but steep hike.
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Rattlesnake Ledge
Rattlesnake Lake is one of the beautiful lakes we have here in the Pacific Northwest. The lake offers a day use recreation area with a boat launch, beach, picnic tables, walking trails, swimming and a hiking trail. At the very top of this mountain there is a beautiful ledge overlooking the lake and its views are astounding. This trail is perfect for our upcoming beautiful summer weather.
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Ebey’s Landing National Historic Preserve
Ebey's Landing is one of my favorite views on Whidbey Island. This Historic National Preserve is located on the coast with sweeping views on the surrounding islands and possibly a whale sighting! Here is what you need to know before visiting and trail info.
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Tolmie Peak Trail: Rainier National Park
This trail is easily one of my favorites within Rainier National Park. It offers gorgeous alpine lake views with not too much difficulty. Here is what you need to know before you go.
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Kayaking: Deception Pass State Park
Deception Pass is by far my favorite State Park in Washington. We had hiked there several times and finally decided to take the kayaks up there. Here's what you need to know about the area before you go kayaking.
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Deception Pass State Park
Deception Pass State Park is easily our favorite state park in Washington. We have visited several times and there are many different ways to explore the park and things to do. Here are some of our favorite spots inside this beautiful state park.