By Richard Louv on June 24th, 2014 Here is a list of great outdoor activities by Richard Louv, author of “No Child Left Outdoors.” I hope you will consider allowing or instigating your kids or grandkids to enjoy some of these fabulous and freeing outdoor experiences: Short on Vitamin N? Here’s a brief list of […]
As you hike through the forest and along paths carved into the basalt cliff enjoying the spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge. The primary trail is 13-miles and spans an elevation of 110 to 3,360 feet. Note: There are […]
On a recent camping trip to the Leavenworth area, I saved time to clamber about Peshastin Pinnacles State Park. I had heard about it for years from my Mountaineers climbing buddies, who extolled its many virtues. Having visited some of our amazing national parks such as Zion, Bryce and Yosemite, I wasn’t all that “wowed” […]
By Leslee Jaquette I have twice visited Jasper, Alberta. The first time was in November. Snow covered the village and the local ski resorts were operating on thin cover. But it was magnificent and I was hooked on Canada in the winter. A number of years later, I returned to Jasper in the summer via […]
After you have gone to all the trouble to drive to the middle-of-nowhere to Crater Lake National Park in Central Oregon, it’s a good idea to budget half a day at least to explore the lake by ranger-led boat tours. This is the only way to get on the water because recreational vessels are NOT […]
