This is hopefully the first of many video projects that I’ll be doing for Cannon Beach. Produced by the fine folks at Morrisey Productions, this video details the hiking options at the iconic Ecola State Park. Please note that as of February 2022, the park is still temporarily closed to repair a sinkhole on Ecola Park Road. So please check before you go. Until the reopening, check this out!
Cannon Beach, Oregon: Hiking Trails of Ecola State Park
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Tags: Adventure Travel, Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, hiking, Hiking Guide, oregon, Oregon Coast, outdoors, PNW, Public Speaker, travel
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Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: Buried Treasure in Southern Idaho
30 01 2022“There’s a ton of buried treasure in Southern Idaho, but not the kind you might think. From the road or on foot, the Hagerman and Twin Falls areas look like, well, a mostly flat and semi-arid landscape. But don’t be fooled. In addition to the renowned Snake River Canyon and Shoshone Falls, Southern Idaho’s “Magic Valley” is home to a number of deep, fertile gorges and smaller spring-fed box canyons that, due to the region’s relatively flat topography, are all but imperceptible to the eye until you’re just feet away from them. But if you know where they are and how to access them, their rewards are many. With that in mind, here’s a primer to help you seek out Southern Idaho’s buried treasures.” Click here to read the full story.

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Tags: Adventure Travel, Auger Falls, Cauldron Linn, Hagerman, hiking, Idaho, nature, outdoors, Shoshone Falls, Southern Idaho, Thousand Springs State Park, travel, Twin Falls
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Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: A Long Winter Weekend in the Klamath Basin
7 01 2022There are a ton of things you could do in the Klamath Basin with 72 hours to spend. That said, here’s how I did it, as told in Northwest Travel & Life.

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Afternoon Live: Local River Floats
13 07 2021The river float is a cherished rite of summer here in the Northwest. Last week I was on Afternoon Live to discuss the particulars and recommend some of the best spots in the area. You can watch the segment here.

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Tags: Afternoon Live, oregon, Outdoor Travel, Outdoor Writer, outdoors, PNW, River Float, Rubing, Travel Writer, Washington State
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Travel Oregon: The Restorative Power of Fishing in Oregon
24 05 2021My latest for Travel Oregon details why fishing, particularly in Oregon, is such a magnificent endeavor. Click here to read it.

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Tags: Adventure Travel, Clamming, Crabbing, Fishing, Fly Fishing, hiking, oregon, outdoors, PNW, travel oregon
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Explore Oregon Podcast: 15 Favorite Hikes Near Salem
15 04 2021I was back on the Explore Oregon Podcast recently. This time, the hosts and I came up with a list of our favorite hikes within an hour of Salem. Click here to listen.

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Tags: hiking, oregon, Outdoor Travel, outdoors, PNW, Salem Oregon, Statesman Journal
Categories : Radio
Afternoon Live: Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene
14 04 2021My latest Afternoon Live appearance is all about the new book, Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene. Click here to watch the segment.

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Tags: Eugene, hiking, oregon, Outdoor Travel, outdoors, Outdoors Writer, PNW, Salem, Willamette Valley
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Bend Magazine: Central Oregon Waterfall Hikes
4 10 2020My first feature story for Bend Magazine details an eclectic mix of regional hikes. Click here to read the online version.

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Tags: Backpacking, Bend, Bend Magazine, hiking, oregon, Outdoor Writer, outdoors, PNW, Travel Writer, waterfalls
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Travel Oregon: Winter Waterfalls
22 10 2019My latest for Travel Oregon dives into a topic I adore – waterfalls in winter! Click here to read the story.
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Tags: Adventure, Cascadia Explored, Forests, hiking, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, oregon, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Writer, outdoors, pdx, PNW, travel oregon, UpperLeft, waterfalls, Wilderness, Winter, Woods
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