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[Ashland, OR, Sep 4, 2026] With my big trip to Mackinac Island, Isle Royale and Voyageurs scrapped in favor of a quick trip to Voyageurs over a weekend in August, Labor...
[Originally published Apr 9, 2022] Unless you’re paying close attention to a map, the proximity of some of America’s best national parks to both our southern and northern neighbors might elude...
[International Falls, MN, Aug 29, 2026] I wasn’t overly excited about Voyageurs National Park. For a hiker like me, Voyageurs does not have much to offer because it’s a water-based park....
[Neskowin, OR, May 17, 2026] The story of the Neskowin Ghost Forest was one of the most intriguing ones I’ve ever heard. Nobody even knew it existed until a strong El...
[Oregon Coast, May 16, 2026] Visiting the three capes between Tillamook and Pacific City is a quintessential Oregon coast experience. This has been on my radar for years and I was...