Category Archives: Day Trips

Crater Lake National Park

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mike

Crater Lake National Park is (surprisingly) Oregon’s only national park, and also one of the first national parks to be created. The magnificent blue lake fills the caldera of Mt. Mazama, a volcano that erupted 7700 years ago and collapsed … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Latourell and Upper Latourell Falls

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mike

Most guidebooks designed for visitors to Portlandia, in an effort to cram in all the area has to offer in a few days, will list the Columbia River Gorge as a “must-see” day trip. It most definitely is. The problem … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Astoria

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Mike

Located on the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, Astoria has been a key port and settlement for over two hundred years. First settled as Fort Astoria by the Pacific Fur Company (owned by John Jacob Astor), the settlement began … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Newport and Yaquina Head

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mike

One of the best things about living in Portlandia is the mind-blowing array of choices you have when you want to make a quick day trip or weekend outing. Mountains, gorges, waterfalls, the coast…we have it all within a few … Continue reading →

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The Future of Bagby Hot Springs

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Mike

In 1880, a prospector named Robert Bagby discovered a hot springs about 40 miles south of present-day Estacada. Since then, Bagby Hot Springs has become one of Portlandia’s most-beloved retreats, an excellent way to escape the city and relax in … Continue reading →

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