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First Lake
A stocked lake along FS 4220 in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: First Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8186, -121.7940 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8214, -121.7934
A small lake visible from FS 4220 between Lower Lake Campground and First Lake in Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8214,...
Tina McLain
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Lake 44.8505, -121.7745
A small lake near FS 4220, close to Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Lake 44.8505, -121.7745 Lake Coordinates: 44.8505, -121.7745...
Tina McLain
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Triangle Lake
A triangle shaped lake near Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Lake Name: Triangle Lake Lake Coordinates: 44.8504, -121.7780 Lake Elevation: ...
Tina McLain
Oct 7, 20242 min read


What changing plans with a chronic illness can look like 1.0
How an ideal 4-day backpacking trip can change into a mishmash of outdoor activities when things don't go as planned. Day 1 & 2 -...
Tina McLain
Sep 30, 20245 min read


Lookout Mountain in summer
A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Â Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...
Tina McLain
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Timberline Trail: Timberline Lodge to Ramona Falls Trailhead (2024)
A one-night backpacking trip along a section of the Timberline Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Start: Timberline Lodge End: Ramona...
Tina McLain
Sep 16, 202410 min read


The Narrows - Clackamas River
A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...
Tina McLain
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Tumala Mountain
A peak in Mount Hood National Forest with views of five mountains from it's summit. Peak Name: Tumala Mountain (previously known as Squaw...
Tina McLain
Aug 26, 20246 min read


University Falls
A short hike to a waterfall in Tillamook State Forest. 2019 Waterfall Name: University Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.59972,...
Tina McLain
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Fern Rock Falls
A waterfall along Highway 6 in Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Fern Rock Falls Waterfall Coordinates: 45.60694, -123.43639...
Tina McLain
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Footbridge & Lower Bridge Creek Falls
A footbridge across the Wilson River and a waterfall accessible from Footbridge Trailhead in Tillamook State Forest. Footbridge...
Tina McLain
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Backpacking Trips
A complete list of backpacking trips that I have posts for on my blog. Backpacking is always something I've enjoyed because of the places...
Tina McLain
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Bridge Creek Falls
A short trail to a waterfall along Highway 6 near Tillamook State Forest. Waterfall Name: Bridge Creek Falls Waterfall Coordinates:...
Tina McLain
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Malheur National Forest Lakes
A complete list of lakes in Malheur National Forest with links to the posts of the ones I've been to. Malheur National Forest is located...
Tina McLain
Jul 18, 20242 min read


OCT: Segment 12 — Baldy Creek to Pirate Cove
A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Taft Waterfront Park to Fishing Rock State Recreation Site. Segment 12 of the...
Tina McLain
Jul 15, 20245 min read


Peaks List
A list of all the peaks I've bagged and their corresponding posts. It's only in recent years that I've started peak bagging...
Tina McLain
Jul 11, 20241 min read


OCT: Segment 11 – Cascade Head to Baldy Creek
A north central segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Neskowin to Taft Waterfront Park. Segment 11 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans...
Tina McLain
Jul 8, 202410 min read


OCT: Segment 6 — Twin Rocks to Bay City
A north segment along the Oregon Coast Trail from Rockaway Beach to Tillamook. Twin Rocks Segment 6 of the Oregon Coast Trail spans the...
Tina McLain
Jul 1, 20245 min read


Lookout Mountain in the snow
A peak with multiple mountain views in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mt Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate: ...
Tina McLain
Jun 24, 20248 min read
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