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Tag Archives: Oregon

The Dog’s Coast

January 27, 2020by sierratrails Leave a comment

Oregon’s coast is known as The People’s Coast. Thanks to the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill, all 363 miles of coastline has free public access. That’s fantastic, but we all know my […]

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On The Road, Pups Welcome

Lessons From The Road: Pacific Northwest-ish Edition

September 18, 2018by sierratrails 1 Comment

My fears came true. The creative part of my brain has turned to mush. In an effort to revitalize my inspiration, Aspen and I took to the road. The writer’s […]

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Adventure, Trail Tips

Geology Rocks: Leslie Gulch

March 30, 2017by sierratrails 1 Comment

I love the high desert, but let’s be honest – there’s so much of it to love. The stretch of road between Fernley, Nevada and the Idaho border on US-95 […]

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Bendless Summer: Even More Adventure

August 2, 2016by sierratrails 3 Comments

I can’t say enough great things about Bend, Oregon; but I can try. Bend is a one-stop adventure shop, adult Disneyland, the natural landscape keeps you on your toes, the […]

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Adventure, Climbing, Mountain Bike, On Foot, Pups Welcome

Bendless Summer: Three Sisters Backpack

July 30, 2016by sierratrails 6 Comments

I thought Oregon was all trees, but that’s just what they tell Californians who have been spoiled by Sierra Nevada views to keep them away. However, the towering volcanoes lined […]

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Crossing Fall Creek

Bendless Summer: Green Lakes

July 9, 2015by sierratrails 1 Comment

Destination: Green Lakes Mileage: 7 miles round trip Trailhead: Green Lakes/Soda Creek off Cascade Lakes Hwy Elevation: 5,450 up to 6,505 feet Full discolure, this was supposed to be an over-night trip but […]

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On Foot, Pups Welcome
Along the River Trail

Bendless Summer: Smith Rock Loop

July 2, 2015by sierratrails 1 Comment

Destination: Exploring Smith Rock State Park Mileage: 3.45 miles Trailhead: Smith Rock State Park day-use area parking Elevation: 2,640 up to 3,360 feet I heard good things about Smith Rock State Park during my last […]

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Kayak and SUP on Elk Lake

SUP Pup

June 24, 2015by sierratrails 1 Comment

Aspen hates swimming. She hates swimming as much as ticks hate…tomato juice. Don’t get me wrong, she knows how to swim, she’s actually quite a fast swimmer. When I first […]

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Bend Ale Trail – Trails’ Choice Awards

January 15, 2015by sierratrails 1 Comment

Part of what makes Bend, Oregon a high desert paradise is the Bend Ale Trail. The largest ale trail in the west is a trifecta of things that I love – ale, a […]

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Adventure

Bend “High Desert Paradise” Oregon

January 6, 2015by sierratrails 3 Comments

Holy frostbite Aspen, I don’t think we’re in California’s Central Valley anymore! To ring in the New Year we visited Bend, Oregon to see how many adventures we could fit […]

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