Weekend Gem-Chambers Lakes
The Chambers Lakes area in between South and Middle Sisters is one of the finest destinations in the Oregon Cascades, in my opinion. You can traverse in between the Sisters and hike around Middle and North Sisters or just the South Sister. Spend the day doing a non-technical climb to the top of Middle […]
Weekend Gem-Jade’s Surprise Loop
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness holds a lot of amazing places in it’s core. From high windswept ridges to deep blue lakes tucked into the granitic mountainsides, it’s got it all. This 36 mile trip takes you up cascading Deception Creek from Rd. 6088 to it’s Pass and onward into the meadowy expanse below Marmot Lake, where you […]
Weekend Gem-The Wild Olympic’s North Coast
The Olympic Coast is the best place in Northwest to get better acquainted with the Pacific Ocean in my opinion. Over 50 miles of sandy beaches give way to rugged sea stacks of all shapes and quiet coves invite the traveler to sit down for a spell and enjoy. All three sections have their best […]