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This May, Bryan and I made the spectacular hike to the Oregon Blue Pool, one of the world’s most wonderfully weird natural phenomena. The blue of the water is so vivid it seems unreal—like someone dropped food coloring into a mountain stream. Yet there it was, tucked among mossy trees in pristine old-growth forest, making my hiking hat look embarrassingly dull by comparison. If you’re planning to visit this incredible Tamolitch Blue Pool, here are 10 essential things you must know, from understanding its volcanic origins to safely experiencing this natural wonder yourself. How the Oregon Blue Pool Formed: A…

It was late winter when I first discovered why the Hamilton Mountain Trail ranks among the best hikes near Portland. One of those magical Pacific Northwest mornings when the seasonal drizzle breaks and shocking cerulean blue replaces the gray sky—the kind of day that fills you with an insatiable need to be outside. I opened my eyes, squinted at unexpected brightness streaming through the window blinds, and immediately knew what we had to do. “Let’s do the Hamilton Mountain hike today,” I told Bryan. That spontaneous decision led us to one of the most spectacular all-around hikes near Portland—a trail…

One memorable morning, Bryan and I discovered that a mysterious bicyclist had actually stolen a string of our fairy lights during the night. Our security camera captured the whole thing: someone cycling down the sidewalk, grabbing our lights, and pedaling away into the darkness. After our initial indignation passed, we couldn’t stop laughing. This wonderfully weird “crime” could have been straight out of Portlandia. Fortunately, Portland has found a much better solution for brightening the dark winter months: the Portland Winter Light Festival. This spectacular annual event transforms downtown Portland into a glowing wonderland every February, bringing community, art, and…

It was the middle of January when Bryan and I discovered the magic of Drift Creek Falls. We were driving back to Portland from a successful glass float hunt in Lincoln City, carefully cradling our precious find as we navigated the serpentine road toward this hidden Oregon gem. The misty winter day created perfect conditions for exploring what would become one of our favorite waterfall hikes near Lincoln City. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about hiking to Drift Creek Falls, from trail details to that incredible suspension bridge that makes this waterfall truly…

My first memories of rhododendrons are intertwined with the gentle buzz of bees on sunny summer days. As a child, I’d hover around the enormous rhododendron bush at my parents’ house, mesmerized by the vibrant blooms and busy pollinators. That curiosity led to my first bee sting—a memorable lesson that still makes me smile whenever I see these magnificent flowers. Here in Portland, rhododendrons transform neighborhoods into floral wonderlands each spring, but nowhere is this spectacle more breathtaking than at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to witness the annual bloom, this comprehensive…

Staring out across the chunky lava field toward Clear Lake, I tried to picture this spot 3,000 years ago. Back then, there was no lake, no lava field—just the McKenzie River flowing peacefully through an ancient forest. When massive lava flows dammed the river three millennia ago, Clear Lake grew behind the natural lava dam, and that ancient forest disappeared beneath the rising waters. But here’s the incredible part: the forest is still there. Clear Lake’s frigid water preserves the submerged trees so well that this underwater forest remains virtually intact after thousands of years, creating one of Oregon’s most…

It was a cozy February morning many years ago when we first discovered the magic that would change our lives. Thin winter light filtered through our Portland Airbnb curtains as we prepared for our very first Columbia River Gorge hike. Little did we know that the Latourell Falls hike would become our gateway to a lifetime of waterfall adventures. As the closest waterfall to Portland, Latourell Falls offers the perfect introduction to the Columbia River Gorge’s spectacular world of cascading water and moss-covered forests. This accessible 2-mile loop showcases everything that makes the gorge special – and it’s unaffected by…

Unlike many wildlife-watching experiences, seeing sea lions in Oregon doesn’t require luck, extreme patience, or waking up before dawn. The Sea Lion Caves Oregon offers one of the most reliable and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities on the West Coast – and it’s happening inside America’s largest sea cave! If you’ve spent time on the Oregon coast, you’ve probably heard sea lions before you’ve seen them. Their cacophonous “Arr—Arrr—ARRR!” calls can be heard from surprising distances. We were at the Astoria Column, way up in the hills above Astoria, and could still hear sea lions at the docks below. What Makes…