Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon’s High Desert is well known for it’s rock climbing and hiking trails, among other outdoor uses. But Oregon has lots of state parks, so why drive to the middle of the desert which doesn’t have much around, except for ranches and long stretches of highway, to visit Smith Rock State Park instead of any other park? Well, below are my top 3 reasons why you should!
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#1 Best Day Hike Near Portland, OR
If you are visiting or living in Portland, Oregon, and looking for the best day hike near Portland, look no further! There are so many things to do in Portland, but hiking is a great way to get outside and see what makes the Pacific NorthWest so special! It can be hard to pick just one hike as the best, since it depends on what kind of hike you are looking for, but we think we’ve found the one!
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Babymoons: Your Next Adventure Awaits
There seems to be some new fad or trend that is popping up constantly these days, but one of those that has gained in popularity that we can definitely get behind is a babymoon! Like a honeymoon, this is a trip that you take with your partner that should be focused on you as a couple. Having a baby is a big life change, and while you may swear up and down that nothing is going to change, and you will still do everything like before, that just isn’t true. Of course you are going to have amazing adventures with your new little one, but it won’t be the same as when it’s just you two. A babymoon is a really great moment to be able to reconnect with your partner and take a step back from all the planning and shopping, and really focus on your relationship and love for each other. Below are the steps and tips that we recommend when planning out a babymoon.
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Visiting Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, aka the “end of the world” is the Southern most point of South America and located on the Tierra del Fuego, and the Southern most city in the world. It is a beautiful little city located in the footsteps of mountains, right on the Beagle Channel, and also the launching point for many adventures, including hiking, site seeing, penguin viewings, and even cruises to Antarctica.
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5 Day Trips Leaving from Wexford, Ireland
Wexford, Ireland is on the beautiful Southeast coast of Ireland, and offers some truly spectacular beaches and coastline that go on for miles, that can be hard to find in the rest of Ireland. While there are endless things to do in Wexford, especially if you’re in the main town, there are plenty of day trips all around that are worth your while to explore. The easiest way to get around would be if you have your own car, but you can often schedule a tour or hire a driver as well to get you where you need to go. Having lived not far from Wexford town, I’ve made a list of my 5 favorite day trips that shouldn’t be missed!
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Hiking Skyline Trail, Mt. Rainier in October
Looking back at our most recent hikes has helped pass these days where we’re all stuck at home, National Parks are closed, and we can’t explore nature like we’d like to. When we moved out to Oregon last fall, one of the first hikes we did was up in Mount Rainier National Park, in Washington State. The trail we chose was the Skyline Trail, which is basically a big loop all around the famous Paradise Park, and is one of the best hikes for seeing the meadow as well as the views available at the 6,800 ft. peak, aptly named Panorama Point.
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