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Just my opinion, but there is nothing worse than sweating in a rain shell. When the weather turns to rain, clouds block in the valley, and it’s not yet cold enough to snow, I love to take a long, slow, casual walk somewhere in the woods. I suggest you bring a thermos full of teaContinue reading “ADVICE YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR: RAINY DAY WALKS FOR NOVEMBER NEAR PORTLAND, OREGON”

I know I said September is the best time of year in Oregon, but October is just as perfect in its own way. The weather is cooler, the leaves begin to drop, the rains return. Almost anywhere you go is lovely, and most of the fires are out by now, so you can count onContinue reading “ADVICE YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR: LOCAL TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS FOR OCTOBER NEAR PORTLAND, OREGON”

A MINI GUIDE TO THE OREGON DESERT September is the best time of year in Oregon. It’s the perfect time to visit the alpine, there’s so much great foraging at every elevation, the leaves start to turn but generally we are blessed with lovely weather and it’s enjoyable to be outdoors anywhere. My personal favorite,Continue reading “ADVICE YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR: FIVE DESTINATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER”