Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurence Lake is currently closed after experiencing excessive snowmelt which led to flooding rivers that washed out the access road to the campground. Mt. Hood wasn't exempt…
The other day one of our friends asked me what gear they needed to go camping. They had nothing. No tent, no sleeping bags... nothing. That prompted me to put…
The John Muir Trail (JMT) offers a long list of major passes to challenge the backpacker. Fortunately, the passes begin easy and gradually become more difficult as the backpacker gets…
I admit, I do not avoid Red’s Meadow completely. Red’s Meadow, located just east of Devil’s Postpile National Monument, is an essential stop for pre-mailed resupplies. Rather than carry a…
On Saturday, June 1 all Oregon State Parks will be waiving entrance, day use and camping fees to visitors. State Parks day is meant to celebrate our parks and encourage…
Ever since the creation of reservable campsites it has become more and more difficult to find campgrounds with first come, first served sites. As a result we are experiencing the…
Really? Are there best or worst campsites on the John Muir Trail (JMT)? All of the trail is spectacular, and would pass as a worst campsite on the JMT is…
In the Pacific Northwest camping on Memorial Day Weekend usually poses some unique challenges. The month of May can often times be one of the rainiest months we get all…
Whether you are ready for it or not, camping season has shown up early this year and is officially upon us. Camping before Memorial Day weekend usually is not a…
Endless blogs of self-appointed backpacking authorities offer opinions and recommendations on how to shave weight off your basic weight. My favorite is to cut off excess pack straps. Weight savings?…