Category: Trail Reviews
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Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls
Quick Stats: Review: Punchbowl Falls is about 30 minutes outside of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge. There are multiple parking lots to access this trail each with restrooms (which are seasonal). In order to hike, you will need a recreation pass, which can be purchased in advance or at the trailheads. We parked across…
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Tom McCall Preserve at Rowena Crest
Last week I had the opportunity to get back out into the Columbia River Gorge. I visited Rowena, Oregon to hike the Tom McCall Preserve at Rowena Crest. The trailhead was clearly designated with a marker labeled “Rowena Crest”. Even at the trailhead, you could see a beautiful view of the Columbia River.. Parking was…
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Enjoy the Journey
Have you ever gotten so caught up in worrying about the future that you lose sight of what you have right in front of you? Around four years ago I developed severe anxiety. I was so caught up in trying to further my career and “get to where I was going” that I wasn’t really…
Yellow Backpack Adventures 