Your Guide to Hiking, Backpacking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest
I took a quick summer trip to Crater Lake for a few days of camping, hiking, and sightseeing with my sister.
This trip was shortened due to my getting heat exhaustion, but Goat Rocks was still a beautiful place to spend a couple of nights.
This hike in the Table Rock Wilderness features rhododendron-lined forests, rocky cliffs, and sweeping vistas from an open high ridge trail.
Looking for a place to go hiking? These lists of hikes include options by area as well as by categories such as Best Waterfall Hikes, Conditioning Hikes, and more.
The best backpacking destinations in the Pacific Northwest, listed by types of trips including beginner trips, trips featuring panoramic mountain scenery, rivers and streams, and more.
These are my favorite campgrounds for tent camping near scenic locations with hiking trails, including at the Oregon Coast, Redwoods National Park, Mount Rainier, Central Oregon and more.
This is my complete list of backpacking gear with info about what I like about each item, updated for 2025.
This camping gear list contains my recommendations for gear that is high quality and built to last – as well as making the camping experience more comfortable.
During colder and rainy weather, I turn to my Honda CR-V for camping adventures. This one-person setup is easy to install without removing any of the car seats.
The 2025 REI Half Dome 2+ offers a durable, spacious, and affordable option for campers and backpackers alike — building on a long history as a trusted favorite since 1980.
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon AS poles for women feature a lightweight folding design, ergonomic cork grips, and built-in anti-shock — making them well-suited for long days on the trail.
The Snow Peak Alpha Breeze tent blends clever design and comfort to create a car camping shelter that blurs the line between inside and outside — more fully immersing you in your surroundings.
A lightweight merino tee built for warm-weather hikes, the Ibex GOAT Short Sleeve combines softness, durability, and sun protection in a versatile design that works just as well off the trail. While merino wool may […]
This guide to footwear includes tips on what to look for when purchasing, as well as a list of my favorite hiking shoes.
Insulated jackets are a key component in a good layering system for hiking. When choosing jackets, I look for options that are lightweight and pack down small so they are easy to stash in a backpack.
Hikers and backpackers share a deep connection to the land. But preserving our trails takes collective effort. Here’s how you can support organizations working to protect the places we love.
Proper food storage is critical while backpacking — not only to protect your food supply, but also to prevent wildlife from associating humans with food.
Having a mix of organization bins for camping gear makes getting ready for a trip easier — and streamlines loading and unloading the car.
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