Tepee camping is one of the ways to experience Oregon's stunning, diverse landscapes---especially its varied drylands east of the Cascades. read more
Brookings is in the warmest section of coastal Oregon. Summertime temperatures are 60 or so during the day and 50 at night. Average cold-weather temperatures in this temperate area are only 10 degrees colder. There are too many nearby hiking trails for a single vacation, including part of the Oregon Trail. Kayak the Smith River or see Azalea Park if you want… read more
Situated in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is a state that offers outdoors enthusiasts a diverse range of environments. The coastline is made up of rugged, rocky sea cliffs and windswept beaches, and while much of the interior is densely forested, the southeastern corner of the state is a virtual desert. KOA, the national "kamping" chain, is present throughou… read more
One of the premier outdoor recreation destinations in Oregon, Bend offers skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing all in the midst of far reaching mountains and the rustic, quiet landscape of the high desert. Campers looking for shower facilities after a day out on the Deschutes River or hiking the trails of Pilot Butte State Pa… read more
The city of Portland offers a number of privately owned RV campgrounds. According to Woodall's campground directory, none of the Portland campgrounds allow tents. Tent campers need to camp at one of the campgrounds outside the metro area, including Oxbow Park Campground, located in Gresham, 20 miles from downtown Portland. read more
Snowboard camps for kids are a great way to either introduce a kid to the sport or improve their existing skills. Snowboard camps allow kids to learn proper techniques and increase safety for future trips. Camps are also fun and provid… read more
Roseburg, Oregon, is a mid-sized community near Umpqua National Forest. Coos Bay and the Oregon Coast are within a 1-1/2 hour drive from the Roseburg region. Between Umpqua National Forest and the coast, visitors can sea kayak, hike, m… read more
Flanked by the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, the Redmond, Oregon area offers campers numerous opportunities for outdoors adventure. The area's campgrounds feature on-site bird-watching, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing a… read more
Sunriver, Oregon, sits in the heart of the Deschutes National Forest. According to the U.S. Forest Service, "there are more than 1,000 miles of non-motorized summer trails in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests." The area campgro… read more
Seaside, Oregon, is a delight for any RV camper looking to enjoy the Oregon coast. As the "state's largest resort community," according to Woodalls, the area is very accessible for RV travelers. Seaside can be reached using the winding… read more
Newberg and McMinnville, Oregon are a short drive from each other on Route 99 west, situated in the Willamette Valley. Several RV parks are within driving distance of these two towns that can accommodate you on your travels, and there… read more
Bend has a diverse set of activities to choose from during your visit to Oregon. You can see the area from the road, trail, water or even the air. Cap off your day in downtown Bend, where there's plenty of food and music, and then head… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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