Posts Tagged ‘hiking’
Trillium and Waterfalls, the Quintessential Oregon Spring Hike
Tom and I and the dogs hiked in to Wahclella Falls the other day. Early spring runoff creates a succession of small waterfalls as you follow the trail along Tanner Creek, leading up to Wahclella Falls itself, a two-tier beauty complete with refreshing mist and lush moss and ferns on the basalt outcroppings. Already trillium… Read more »
Benefits of a Carson Ridge Cabins Vacation
There are many benefits to slipping out of town for a vacation at our Columbia River Gorge Cabins. Our cabins are conveniently located just an hour east of Portland, Oregon, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge; we’re close to the city, but the city seems a world away. Towering pine forests are all around, and… Read more »
City Dwellers Crave Nature
Seattle, Portland and Eugene are all cities with plenty of green. Portland has Waterfront and Forest parks, as well as the Japanese Gardens; Seattle residents have Discovery Park and the Arboretum; Eugene has Meadowlark and Skinner Butte parks. All of which are wonderful slices of heaven for a quick nature fix. Still, some people crave… Read more »