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My favorite gear for winter trail running (and in the dark)

3 years ago 5 min read Things To Do Outside dark gear headlamp trail running winter

Trail running gear for running in winter, cold temperatures, and in the dark. Updated December, 2021.

Fly Fishing for Trout in the Creeks of the Cascades

4 years ago 4 min read Stories About the West central oregon Things To Do Outside creeking nooksack trout washington

The summer of 2020 has pushed people to be outside. This is great! People should spend more time outside. For those of us who crave solitude in the outdoors, however, we have to

Corn lilies on the upper deschutes river

Fly Fishing the Upper Deschutes River

6 years ago 2 min read Fish Stories Things To Do Outside brook trout creeking fly fishing Oregon rainbow trout upper deschutes river

We all have places that make our hearts expand and our minds calm. Favorite places that we visit and re-visit like a reliable best friend. Sometimes, however, you can be a hundred steps onto a trail you’ve never been on before and realize it is a home you never knew you had.

In Search of Chush Falls

6 years ago 3 min read Things To Do Outside central oregon Chush Falls fly fishing trail running Whychus Creek

With less than sixty seconds of research last weekend we decided to visit Chush Falls: a 200’ waterfall with an easy trail and possible fishing on Whychus Creek along the way.

Wintering

7 years ago 2 min read Things To Do Outside dogs dust ice trail running trails winter

I am being reminded of the challenges of winter running. Glare ice under a thin layer of snow fluff that requires a short stride and careful steps. Snow packed into dirt, filling in the texture and making for slick descents.