The southeast corner of Oregon is so remote and rugged. Make the 7 hour drive from Portland to the Alvord Desert Hot Springs campground and stay in a converted shipping container bunker in the middle of the desert. No running water, no cell service, and no gas stations in sight. This is for the tru

A completely free, drive through safari park in the Columbia River Gorge! I love to stop here after hiking in the Gorge, or on the way to Idaho or Montana. You’ll see zebra, camels, buffalo, and even a giraffe if you’re lucky! It’s the perfect activity for families on a budget or to break up a

My new favorite biking trail in Washington! It’s only 90-minutes from Portland, and on a sunny day, wasn’t crowded at all. It’s the perfect place for beginner cyclists looking to increase their mileage, or for a first bike packing trip! I did 30 miles - from Chehalis to Rainbow Falls and ba