Looking for quiet? Check out Aaron Mercer Reservoir – including the “Infamous” OREGON Rock!
I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no…
Take a Hike in MSR’s Carbon Reflex 2 Ultralight Tent
I love winter and early spring adventures with the cooler temps and the rain that refreshes everything. It’s hard to get out the door…
Take a Hike: MSR Trail Base Gravity Filter System
Safe drinking water is a must in the backcountry. We all know that. Whether you’re running, camping, backpacking, or just out for a day…
Take A Hike: McNeil Point (Mt. Hood)
A good hike serves many purposes: a physical challenge and a good training tool, mental relief from our otherwise occupied lives, a way to…
Take a Hike…in Camp Socks from Mountain Standard
I’ve been wandering around in the two varieties of wool-blend socks from Mountain Standard in the last two weeks and I’m loving…
Take a Hike: Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail
We all love Mt. Hood – how could you not? It is iconically Portland, a classic volcanic peak, “the mountain is out”-type…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: ALPINEAIRE Snacks
We’ve all been to that one aisle in our favorite outdoor store where all the food is kept. Shelves and hangers full of camping and…
Run Oregon Bookshelf: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk
No, this book is not about running, but it’s about a trail, and hiking and running go hand in hand for many of us. (Besides, nearly any…
Wildwood Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over Burnside Almost a Reality
If you’ve ever run on the segment of Wildwood Trail between Hoyt Arboretum and Pittock Mansion, you know that there’s a major…
(I can finally) Take a Hike with the Deuter Kid Comfort 2
I love this pack! With my third daughter entering the world about 10 months ago, things have definitely been busy in my life. Racing on the…