Sparks Lake
Hiker: Shane Cotee Favorite Oregon Hike: Sparks Lake Social: @theadaptive
Outdoors
Columbia Gorge
Hiker: Brian Jim Favorite Oregon Hike: Columbia Gorge Hiking Tips: Camera or phone, water, jacket, snack.
Broken Top Mountain Glacier Tarn
Hiker: Steve J. Giardini Favorite Oregon Hike: Broken Top Mountain Glacier Tarn Hiking Tips: Start at Todd Lake or drive the service road for a closer start. Pace yourself, take clothing for ALL kinds of weather, and be safe. Social: @giardiniphotography
Butte Creek Falls
Hiker: Shawn Forsythe Favorite Oregon Hike: Butte Creek Falls Hiking Tips: Walking stick, camera, water, snack, wear layers
Ice Lake
Hiker: June Starkey Favorite Oregon Hike: Ice Lake in Joseph, Oregon Hiking Tips: Trekking poles, food provisions and strength
Estacada Lake
Hiker: Michelle Wonderling Favorite Oregon Hike: Estacada Lake near Milo McIver State Park
Eagle Creek Trail
Hiker: Douglas Keder Favorite Oregon Hike: Eagle Creek Trail Hiking Tips: It can get hot in the summer, so go early in the day. Social: @dougkeder
Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove
Hiker: Wesley Chancellor Favorite Oregon Hike: Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove Hiking Tips: Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove is a wildflower wonderland if visited at the right time — usually late July, early August. Barret spur is a short 2.5 mile hike from elk cove. It is however a serious butt burner. At just about 1100 feet elevation gain per mile. Trekking poles are a big help on the way down. Or make a quick decent jump on one of the glaciers and glissade down! Social: @wesleycphoto
Cool Campers
Camping doesn’t have to mean pitching a tent and hoping for the best weather. These Oregon-made trailers and adventure mobiles make camping an experience that combines vintage American charm with modern conveniences.