For any ladies who are looking to purchase a backpacking pack, this is the article for you! This reviews the Osprey Aura Women's pack as well as provides an overall guide for shopping for the perfect pack for you.
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With Halloween fast approaching we thought it would be a good idea to come up with a quick list of local activities that capture the spirit of the season.
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Finding the right gear to hike with is important. It can keep you safe on long hikes as well as be your own personal fashion statement out on the trails. This is a guide for all the ladies on how to pick out the perfect day pack to take on their adventures and a review of the Osprey Sirrus 24 Pack that I use for my own day hikes.
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Proxy Falls is my go to hike when friends or family come to Eugene and ask to go on an adventure outside of town. This easy trail offers two breathtaking waterfalls for the price of one. Just be sure to check weather and road closure conditions since the road is usually closed from November through May.
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In a rare guest post, photographer Paul Garrett tells the story of his adventure to Oneonta Gorge. Thi is a fun, adventurous short summer hike that involves climbing over a giant log jam, and trekking a quarter mile through cold water that is waist deep at one point to the base of a beautiful waterfall.
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Eugene is an awesome place to live for lovers of the outdoors. You could easily fill a years worth of weekends exploring new trails without ever leaving the county. However, it can be quite a challenge to figure out where to go next. We wrote this post to give you a taste of what this area has to offer.
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Whiskey BBQ Chicken is a delicious recipe that can be modified to fit most dietary needs. It is a great dish for a stay at home date night or an easy dish to bring to your next tailgate party. Whether you are an experienced cook or new to the kitchen this recipe will have your guests salivating for more!
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By far Eugene's most popular hike, Spencer Butte offers 360 degree views of the Willamette Valley, and a "deep in the woods" feeling while only being a few minutes away from town. Changing seasons, and two distinctly different trails to the top, will have you coming back time and time again.
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At the end of May, a few weeks had gone by since Tessa and I had our last adventure, so we were itching to hit the trail. Our destination had come about in a rather unorthodox way. I studied a map of the Three Sister’s wilderness area and found the biggest lake I could find that was not accessible by car: Mink Lake.
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With fall quickly approaching its time to take a look at a cooler weather hike! For those who are looking for spectacular views and fresh mountain air without having to drive very far, Mount June is the perfect local hike for you. Enjoy our story about Mount June while preparing for your next cold weather hike.
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Planning a trip to Southern California soon? There are so many things to do in Orange County that it can sometimes get overwhelming. Thankfully for you we managed to put together a very well rounded day at the beach that combined relaxation, adventure, Mexican food, and fire. Read our story, and share your own tips for a good time on the Southern California coast!
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For most people, Treasure Island is just the halfway point on the Bay Bridge, a blip on an annoying commute. In reality, the Island is a calm oasis in the middle of California's second largest urban center. It is also home to a great deal of history, 2,300 residents, and arguably one of the best view of the San Francisco skyline. On top of all of that, entry is free and parking is plentiful!
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The night is dark and full of terrors! Well at least it can feel that way when you’re 10 miles into the woods on a moonless night… or even when you are hiking down Spencer Butte after watching the sunset. Regardless of what might actually be out to get you in the woods, a good headlamp can do wonders for your peace of mind, and ability to travel or perform tasks around camp at night. That brings us to my favorite headlamp: the 1600LM CREE XM-L T6 LED.
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When it comes to food, the first thing you need to know about me is that I have 4 allergies, and those 4 things are in everything. I am allergic to dairy, corn, soy and have a gluten sensitivity. While I do avoid eating foods that have those 4 things in them, my allergies are not so bad that I can’t “cheat” from time to time. The purpose of this portion of our blog will be to cover tasty (and healthy), dairy, corn, soy and gluten free foods that are camping friendly. Dylan will be contributing a few posts for those of you that have no allergies as well.
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This is an almost magical journey, capped off with dreamy meadows, dramatic rock formations, and surreal amounts of glass like obsidian (you wont believe how aptly named the trail is). However, reaching this beauty comes with some hurdles: limited access permits are required for day hiking and overnight use, additionally, while the terrain is not too difficult at any one point, 12 miles of distance and 1,800 feet of elevation gain do have a way of waring down less conditioned adventures. That said, if you are up for the effort, and have a permit, you are in for a real treat!
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The very first hike that Dylan took me on was for our 3rd date, out to Mount Patterson. My hiking experience in Oregon at this point had been limited to Mount Pisgah and Spencer’s Butte, which are very reminiscent of hikes in Southern California from the standpoint of being very populated and not far out of town. Mount Patterson is not even close to either of these. It is a good hours drive out of town, and we did not see another soul on this hike.
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