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
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 Highway 101, or by taking Highway 26 out of Portland. 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
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
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
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 dese… 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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