Adam Sawyer

The longest continuous lava tube in the continental U.S. Read about it here.

Another personal favorite, the hike to Ramona Falls is an annual family event. Read the article here.

The backpack of choice for my nephew Grady. Read about it here.

An extremely unique trail to the top of a Columbia River Gorge monolith; built by a man and his donkeys. Read it here.

My first article for The Hillsboro Argus ran on the cover of the sports page last Friday. The online version of the article, Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom provides a nature ‘paradise’, is now viewable on Oregonlive.com.

Our inaugural Oregon Active Family event was a great one. The Ape Caves Adventure brought out a great bunch of kids and parents. We can’t wait for the next event.

The Opal Creek Wilderness is a low elevation ancient forest that is home to the largest intact stand of old growth forest in the western Cascades. Plus it has Slide Falls. Check it out.

Perhaps the best combination of views and wildflowers to be found. Ed’s Trail is quite simply, my favorite. Read about it here.

Alex had Thea and I on his show today to discuss recent hikes, summer plans, and to announce an Oregon Active photo contest. Listen to it here.

The hike to the top of Sleeping Beauty is short and steep. It also features expert rock work from the CCC and amazing views of Mt. Adams. Read about it here.