Herman Creek Trail #406 to Wahtum Lake & Back – Backpacking Trip Review

First thing’s first. Here are two websites that we used for guidance during this trip: 1. Herman Creek Trail according to the government 2. Herman Creek Trail according to oregonhikers.org Photos: To skip to the photos scroll to the end of this post. Click a photo to enlarge it! Newbie Note: We chose this hike for our … More Herman Creek Trail #406 to Wahtum Lake & Back – Backpacking Trip Review

Badger Creek Trail #479 to Badger Lake & Back – Backpacking Trip Review

First thing’s first. Here are two websites that we used for guidance during this trip: 1. Badger Creek Trail according to the government 2. Badger Creek Trail according to OregonHikers.org  Photos: To skip to the photos scroll to the end of this post. Click a photo to enlarge it! Newbie Note: We chose this hike … More Badger Creek Trail #479 to Badger Lake & Back – Backpacking Trip Review

My 1st EVER backpacking trip: Badger Creek Trail, Mt. Hood National Forest – narrative

Once upon a time I came to terms with the fact that I would very soon have to do something I’ve cringed at the thought of since, well, forever. The moment was drawing near when I would have to poop… in the woods. ugh.
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6 Things You Have to be OK With Before Backpacking in Oregon (in no particular order)

Recently, on a particularly long and difficult backpacking trip, I found myself listing (in my mind) some of the things I’ve learned as a relatively new backpacker…specifically as a women. Anyway, here’s that thought in blog form: 6 things you have to be chill with before diving into your first backpacking trip. Enjoy! 1. Heights: Be ready … More 6 Things You Have to be OK With Before Backpacking in Oregon (in no particular order)