Forest Service Campgrounds

McNeil Campground, Mt. Hood

A quick weekend trip close to home…with a generator this time, just in case. You read mixed reviews of this …

Nottingham!

Nottingham is lovely! Tied as one of my two favorite campgrounds on Mt. Hood! No reservations and no water typically …

Jefferson Park

Wow! Such spectacular scenery just 1.5 hours from our doorstep. Who knew…certainly not us! Although this is a long hike …

Three Pools State Park

What a treat! On our way back from our day hike to Jawbone Flats, we noticed a fork in the …

Fall at Champoeg State Park

We decided to get one more weekend trip in before our daughter and son-in-law were set to have their baby. …

Camp Creek Part 2

Another fabulous weekend spent at Camp Creek on Mt. Hood (although I am a month late publishing this post!) The …

Camp Creek Part I

We’ve had a wonderful, busy June! We celebrated Scott’s high school graduation with family and friends, I closed out my …

Camp Sherman!

As I am writing this I am sipping a robust cup of coffee in front of a roaring campfire watching …

A New Season of Life

I’ve been putting off writing on my blog for a while. I’ve had a hard time wrapping my mind around …