We can’t tell you how many people would say something to the effect of, “ahh, Portland, Oregon”, when we would tell them we were from Oregon. Sadly, Portland is the only thing many people know of Oregon, but we’re here to change that! There are so many things to do in Northern Oregon that are…
Central Oregon is the outdoor paradise of the entire state. Options for things to do in Central Oregon in summer are endless, while winter weather limits accessibility to much of Central Oregon to those with 4×4 vehicles. You’ll notice that most of the things to do in Central Oregon in summer involve some body of…
Southern Oregon is full of great things to do! With both of us being from Southern Oregon, we’ve been working on this list of things to do in Southern Oregon long before we even had the idea to write about it. While deciding what to do in Southern Oregon is totally up to you, we…
Have you been to any of the Smith River Swimming Holes? The Smith River National Recreation Area is a gorgeous place to go for a swim when in Southern Oregon or along the Northern California Coast. With crystal clear waters, gorgeous mountains surrounding the river, and multiple river access points right off the highway, you’re…
Grants Pass is well known for the Rogue River flowing right through downtown. While it’s not as clear as the Illinois River, it’s still a really clean river, continually ranking between 85-97/100 on the water quality index. These Rogue River swimming holes are all heading out of town downriver, all the way to Robertson Bridge….
The Illinois River in Oregon is full of amazing crystal clear swimming holes, making it one of the best places to swim near Grants Pass. Not all Illinois River swimming holes are created equal though! Some are quite tricky to access, others offer river access right off the road, and while most places to swim…
When thinking of food for bike touring, there are so many things to consider. And while it’s easy to overthink bike touring food, it really doesn’t have to be too complicated. The main thing to remember is it’s important to consider how many more calories you’ll be burning than normal and really focus on meals…
Wow.. completing our cycle trip from Seattle to San Francisco today. Each pedal while cycling Samuel P. Taylor to San Francisco brought with it a different emotion as we realize the trip of a lifetime is coming to an end. Cycling Samuel P. Taylor to San Francisco is the 24th of 24 daily diaries of…
Fantastic scenery awaited us on our ride today, but best of all, cycling Bodega Dunes to Samuel P. Taylor State Park brought us to over 1,000 miles on this bike tour! Cycling Bodega Dunes to Samuel P. Taylor is the 23rd of 24 daily diaries of our cycle trip from Seattle to San Francisco. If…
Another rollercoaster of a ride cycling Gualala to Bodega Dunes, but this time we saw a pod of dolphins! Nearing the end of a journey is bittersweet, but the days are still filled with so much happiness! We’ve loved this trip so far! Cycling Gualala to Bodega Dunes is the 22nd of 24 daily diaries of…
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