One of the most important sources of info about hiking and backpacking destinations are the rangers who manage the public lands we recreate in.
The holidays are a great time to buy discounted gear from cottage companies, especially since most of these companies only offer sales once a year.
Crater Lake was formed when Mount Mazama (12,000 ft.) exploded about 7,700 years ago, leaving a caldera that eventually filled in and formed the lake. These four hikes feature the best of the park’s unique scenery.
The five hikes listed here are my favorites on the Oregon Coast, including trails to secluded beaches, through coastal rainforests, to summits with panoramic views, and along the coastline with tidepools, spouting horns, and if you are lucky, views of migrating whales.
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