There is a place just of Hwy 97 outside of Bend Oregon where you are encouraged to feed the locals. Crescent Moon Alpaca Ranch is located Terrebonne, an unincorporated community in Deschutes County, directly off of hwy 97. The ranch has 18 acres of hay and another 24 acres of pastures under the trees and … More Feeding the Locals
Yes you read that right…. I started hiking with my cat. Before you call me the crazy cat lady let me explain… I’ve always had dogs that were my hiking buddies. Times have changed and now I’m living in a small space… so the perfect fit was a cute kitten. I received a pet backpack … More hiking with cats
After 3 years the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia Gorge has finally opened back up…. and the timing is perfect! 6 days into 2021 and I needed to get off my couch and into the woods to clear my mind and find some peace. The Eagle Creek fire in 2017 burned 50.000 acres and … More Eagle Creek
This year, 2020, I’m not doing any New Years resolutions. This year I’m doing something different…. something I’m pretty sure I can accomplish. Something that will spark joy in me all year long. It’s the 52 week hiking challenge. Have you heard of this? It’s a challenge where you gain physical fitness, mental well-being, make … More Sparking My Joy in 2020
The Superstion mountains are riddled with legends of lost gold mines and treasure. Although there is no guarantee that you’ll find buried treasure, you are sure to discover miles and miles of hiking trails through the 160 acres of wilderness. Here are some great places and trails to start your Superstition adventure. Lost Dutchman State … More superstition wilderness
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit Sedona, Arizona then you know what a magical, beautiful place it is. There are so many amazing outdoor adventure opportunities, including some of the best hiking trails! I’ve pulled together a list with 5 great Sedona hikes to help you start, no matter your hiking ability. You … More hiking sedona
Silver Falls State Park is the kind of place that waterfall dreams are made of. Nestled in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, less than an hour east of the state capital of Salem, Oregon, the sprawling 9,200 acre property is the largest state park in Oregon, and one of the most popular. There is … More chasing waterfalls in oregon
As far as destinations for south-western outdoor adventures go, it’s hard to beat Red Rocks Canyon. The national conservation area has something for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. World class rock climbing, desert hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and camping. It’s just 25 minutes away from a little city called Las Vegas—maybe you’ve heard of … More red rocks canyon
One of my favorite places to visit and usually my first stop when I go home to Portland are the rose gardens. High atop Washington Park, the gardens are a fragrant and peaceful escape from the city down below it. Portland is known as the city of roses, but nearly a century ago, a citizen … More the rose garden
I always start my road trips off with my Roadtrippers App. It highlights places to see on my route that normally I would never find. My trip from Arizona to Oregon started the same way…. I knew I was going to Utah but after that anywhere was possible. I plugged in my trip itinerary and … More shoshone falls
michelle in the wild 