Adventure Stories
In this section you will find funny, inspiring, scary and life changing stories by people who write about their real, raw and wild experiences out in nature.
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- Easy Hikes in Oregon
- Top 10 Oregon Spring Hikes
- A Guide To Oregon's Wildflower Hikes
- The Ultimate Oregon Waterfall Road Trip
- 20 Epic Oregon Wildflower Hikes
- 20 Best Oregon Waterfall Hikes
- Best Rainy Day Hikes In Oregon
- Top One Night Backpacking Trips in Central Oregon
- 5 Weekend Backpacking Trips in Oregon
- Top 10 Swimming Spots In Oregon
- 9 Amazing Oregon Summit Hikes
- Top 10 Oregon Summer Hikes
- 20 Central Oregon Day Hikes
- Top Low Elevation Winter Hikes
- Top 10 Oregon Fall Hikes
- Underrated Fall Foliage Hikes In Oregon
- Top 10 Oregon Winter Hikes
- Sno-Parks In Central Oregon
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- Macduff Mountain
- Proxy Falls
- Clear Lake
- Sahalie/Koosah Falls
- Blue Pool
- Erma Bell Lakes
- Olallie Mountain
- Horsepasture Mountain
- Tidbits Mountain
- Castle Rock
- Separation Lake (members only)
- Lowder Mountain (members only)
- East Fork Trail (members only)
- Rainbow Falls Overlook (members only)
- Frissell Point (members only)
- Substitute Point (members only)
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- Coffin Mountain
- Trappers Butte and Scar Mountain
- Maxwell Butte
- Black Butte
- Whychus Creek Trail
- Tam McArthur Rim
- Black Crater
- Scott Mountain
- Obsidian Trail
- Metolius Preserve
- Three Fingered Jack Loop
- Square Lake
- Canyon Creek Meadows
- Patjens Lakes
- Scott Trail to Minnie Scott Spring (members only)
- Craig Lake (members only)
- Chush Falls (members only)
- Rockpile Lake (members only)
- Santiam Lake (members only)
- Camp Lake (members only)
- Park Meadow to Golden Lake (members only)
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- Ridgeline Trail
- Mount Pisgah Summit
- Mount Pisgah Arboretum
- Shotgun Creek
- Mount June
- Lawler
- Tire Mountain
- Hardesty Mountain
- Goodman Creek
- Brice Creek
- Trestle Creek Falls
- Parker Falls
- Moon Falls
- Elijah Bristow State Park
- South Willamette Trail (members only)
- Eula Ridge (members only)
- Eagle's Rest (members only)
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- Deception Butte
- North Salmon Creek
- Sourgrass Mountain
- Grasshopper Ridge
- Larison Creek
- Bunchgrass Ridge
- Salt Creek Falls
- Waldo Lake Loop
- South Waldo Loop
- The Twins
- Rosary Lakes
- Yoran Lake
- Fawn Lake
- Windy Lakes
- Divide Lake
- Diamond Peak via Rockpile Lake Trailhead
- Diamond Peak via Summit Lake
- Cowhorn Mountain
- Klovdahl Bay (members only)
- Verdun Trail (members only)
- Heckletooth Mountain (members only)
- Wall Creek Warm Springs (members only)
- Moon Point (members only)
- Bobby Lake (members only)
- Lillian Falls (members only)
- Middle Fork Willamette Trail (members only)
- Pool Creek Falls (members only)
- Dead Mountain (members only)
- Larison Rock (members only)
- Quinn Lakes & Eddeeleo Lakes (members only)
- Waldo Mountain Lookout (members only)
- Blair Lake to Spring Prairie (members only)
- Rigdon Lakes loop (members only)
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- Leave No Trace
- Why Hiking Makes You Feel Better
- Maintaining Your Hiking Gear
- Safety Tips for Solo Hiking & Backpacking
- Nutrition On The Trail
- How Much Water To Carry When Backpacking
- Storing Your Bear Canister When Backpacking
- How To Pick The Right Backpacking Tent
- Top Tips For Hiking With Infants And Toddlers
- Poison Oak, Ivy and Sumac
- How to dress for cold weather hikes
- How To Photograph Waterfalls
- Oregon’s Lava Tubes and Caves, and How to Explore Them Safely
- How To Deal With Blisters On The Trail & Tips On Prevention
- How To Avoid Common Hiking Injuries
- Backpacking For Beginners
- How To Navigate The Central Cascades Permit System
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- How To Pick The Right Tent For Backpacking
- How To Choose The Right Backpack For Day Hikes
- The Best Traction Devices for Winter Excursions
- Choosing and Using Trekking Poles
- A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Backpacking Pack
- Hiking Pants and Leggings
- Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking
- Stay Kühl This Summer
- Outdoor Herbivore Backpacking Food Review
- Osprey Aura AG 65 Backpack review
- Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 review
- REI Quarter Dome 1 review
- Cold Weather Hiking Tops
- Hike Oregon's Gear Favorites
- Outdoorsy Holiday Gift Guide 2022
- Hiker Holiday Gift Guide 2019
- Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide 2018
- Hiking Holiday Gift Guide 2017
- Home
- *Store*
- About the author
- How to use this site
-
- Easy Hikes in Oregon
- Top 10 Oregon Spring Hikes
- A Guide To Oregon's Wildflower Hikes
- The Ultimate Oregon Waterfall Road Trip
- 20 Epic Oregon Wildflower Hikes
- 20 Best Oregon Waterfall Hikes
- Best Rainy Day Hikes In Oregon
- Top One Night Backpacking Trips in Central Oregon
- 5 Weekend Backpacking Trips in Oregon
- Top 10 Swimming Spots In Oregon
- 9 Amazing Oregon Summit Hikes
- Top 10 Oregon Summer Hikes
- 20 Central Oregon Day Hikes
- Top Low Elevation Winter Hikes
- Top 10 Oregon Fall Hikes
- Underrated Fall Foliage Hikes In Oregon
- Top 10 Oregon Winter Hikes
- Sno-Parks In Central Oregon
-
- Macduff Mountain
- Proxy Falls
- Clear Lake
- Sahalie/Koosah Falls
- Blue Pool
- Erma Bell Lakes
- Olallie Mountain
- Horsepasture Mountain
- Tidbits Mountain
- Castle Rock
- Separation Lake (members only)
- Lowder Mountain (members only)
- East Fork Trail (members only)
- Rainbow Falls Overlook (members only)
- Frissell Point (members only)
- Substitute Point (members only)
-
- Coffin Mountain
- Trappers Butte and Scar Mountain
- Maxwell Butte
- Black Butte
- Whychus Creek Trail
- Tam McArthur Rim
- Black Crater
- Scott Mountain
- Obsidian Trail
- Metolius Preserve
- Three Fingered Jack Loop
- Square Lake
- Canyon Creek Meadows
- Patjens Lakes
- Scott Trail to Minnie Scott Spring (members only)
- Craig Lake (members only)
- Chush Falls (members only)
- Rockpile Lake (members only)
- Santiam Lake (members only)
- Camp Lake (members only)
- Park Meadow to Golden Lake (members only)
-
- Ridgeline Trail
- Mount Pisgah Summit
- Mount Pisgah Arboretum
- Shotgun Creek
- Mount June
- Lawler
- Tire Mountain
- Hardesty Mountain
- Goodman Creek
- Brice Creek
- Trestle Creek Falls
- Parker Falls
- Moon Falls
- Elijah Bristow State Park
- South Willamette Trail (members only)
- Eula Ridge (members only)
- Eagle's Rest (members only)
-
- Deception Butte
- North Salmon Creek
- Sourgrass Mountain
- Grasshopper Ridge
- Larison Creek
- Bunchgrass Ridge
- Salt Creek Falls
- Waldo Lake Loop
- South Waldo Loop
- The Twins
- Rosary Lakes
- Yoran Lake
- Fawn Lake
- Windy Lakes
- Divide Lake
- Diamond Peak via Rockpile Lake Trailhead
- Diamond Peak via Summit Lake
- Cowhorn Mountain
- Klovdahl Bay (members only)
- Verdun Trail (members only)
- Heckletooth Mountain (members only)
- Wall Creek Warm Springs (members only)
- Moon Point (members only)
- Bobby Lake (members only)
- Lillian Falls (members only)
- Middle Fork Willamette Trail (members only)
- Pool Creek Falls (members only)
- Dead Mountain (members only)
- Larison Rock (members only)
- Quinn Lakes & Eddeeleo Lakes (members only)
- Waldo Mountain Lookout (members only)
- Blair Lake to Spring Prairie (members only)
- Rigdon Lakes loop (members only)
-
- Leave No Trace
- Why Hiking Makes You Feel Better
- Maintaining Your Hiking Gear
- Safety Tips for Solo Hiking & Backpacking
- Nutrition On The Trail
- How Much Water To Carry When Backpacking
- Storing Your Bear Canister When Backpacking
- How To Pick The Right Backpacking Tent
- Top Tips For Hiking With Infants And Toddlers
- Poison Oak, Ivy and Sumac
- How to dress for cold weather hikes
- How To Photograph Waterfalls
- Oregon’s Lava Tubes and Caves, and How to Explore Them Safely
- How To Deal With Blisters On The Trail & Tips On Prevention
- How To Avoid Common Hiking Injuries
- Backpacking For Beginners
- How To Navigate The Central Cascades Permit System
-
- How To Pick The Right Tent For Backpacking
- How To Choose The Right Backpack For Day Hikes
- The Best Traction Devices for Winter Excursions
- Choosing and Using Trekking Poles
- A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Backpacking Pack
- Hiking Pants and Leggings
- Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking
- Stay Kühl This Summer
- Outdoor Herbivore Backpacking Food Review
- Osprey Aura AG 65 Backpack review
- Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 review
- REI Quarter Dome 1 review
- Cold Weather Hiking Tops
- Hike Oregon's Gear Favorites
- Outdoorsy Holiday Gift Guide 2022
- Hiker Holiday Gift Guide 2019
- Outdoor Holiday Gift Guide 2018
- Hiking Holiday Gift Guide 2017