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Oregon’s Glorious Road of Waterfalls

BySusan Stephens June 24, 2020June 16, 2025

Along an unassuming highway extending east from the lumber town of Roseburg is an oasis of outdoor adventure, glorious hiking opportunities, and yes…waterfalls galore. It is one of the best southern Oregon road trips you can take and has the highest concentration of pacific northwest waterfalls along one road. This is the ancient Umpqua Forest….

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How Going on a Road Trip can Save Your Soul

BySusan Stephens June 11, 2020March 3, 2025

Chances are if you are reading this blog, you have the wanderlust bug. Go on, admit it. I have it too, so let me tell you how my need to get out and explore has made me a happier person. Going on a road trip is one of my favorite things. When things get too…

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The Pacific Northwest Guide to Glamping

BySusan Stephens May 7, 2020February 21, 2025

There is a great shift happening in the travel sphere. The move is on for travel slower, to savor more of the outdoors, and to do it in a responsible way – but still have FUN. Getting out in nature can also be incredibly soothing and exhilarating for the soul. Spending nights out underneath the…

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7 Reasons You Need to Visit Baker City, Oregon

BySusan Stephens March 6, 2020February 5, 2025

Looking for things to do in Baker City, Oregon? Come along with me… When most people make the journey west into Oregon, they will most likely be road-trippin’ along Interstate 84. Much of this stretch of highway follows the historic Oregon Trail. And when they first hit Oregon soil, they will pass through the little…

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The Best Spots On the Columbia River

BySusan Stephens February 25, 2020February 23, 2025

When most people think about what to see along the Columbia River, the Gorge area immediately springs to mind. Probably because it is the most scenic! But there is so much more to this magnificent stretch of river, which guided our original explorers, Lewis & Clark to this great land. Interstate Highway 84, which runs…

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Opulence in the Wild West: The Geiser Grand Hotel

BySusan Stephens February 15, 2020March 3, 2025

My first trip to Baker City was smack dab in the middle of winter, but this historic gold mining town managed to charm the pants off of me anyway.  Located right along Interstate Highway 84, it follows the Oregon Trail and is steeped in history. But nothing compares to the incredible history and Wild West…

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