Category: Hiking

Written by Mod Fam on September 7, 2020

Best Place to Kayak – Magone Lake in Oregon

If you’re looking for the best lake to kayak in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, check out Magone Lake, near Mount Vernon and John Day, Oregon. This roughly 50-acre lake offers calm water, beautiful natural features, and miles of shoreline to explore. Keep reading for kayak access points, directions to Magone Lake, and more.

Written by Mod Fam on September 1, 2020

Explore the Best Baron Lakes Idaho Hikes

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel

Explore the best Baron Lakes Idaho hikes with our backpacking guide. Our favorite 25 mile route begins at the Grandjean Campground Trailhead before winding up along Baron Creek to the three Baron Lakes. Camp along a dramatic ridge or push through to the lakes for your first night. And enjoy unobstructed views of the stars from these 8,000 foot alpine lakes.

Written by Mod Fam on August 15, 2020

Explore the Best Hiking in Castle Rocks State Park Idaho

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Travel

The best hiking in Castle Rocks State Park Idaho starts at the Castle Rocks Ranch Unit and the Stines Creek Picnic Area. Within the Ranch Unit, you can explore the 2-mile Backyard Boulders Loop. Or venture further into the geological complex toward Eagle Rock Grove, Shark’s Fin, and Brackenbury Gulch. Keep reading for trail maps and our pick for the best easy day hike, the Backyard Boulders Trail.

City of Rocks - Climbing Hiking Camping. Sunset over Idaho's Castle Rocks State Park and City of Rocks National Reserve.

Written by Mod Fam on August 8, 2020

City of Rocks Climbing, Hiking, and Camping

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . Travel

City of Rocks Climbing. Hiking. Camping. The City of Rocks and Castle Rocks State Park offer some of the most diverse and interesting climbing areas in the Pacific Northwest. Climb moderate to advanced single- and multi-pitch routes; no special permits needed. If you want to place permanent anchors, you can find the permit forms on

Active Recreation - Lake Cascade State Park & Tamarack Resort. A ski lift in summer carries mountain bikes to the top of the mountain at Tamarack Resort.

Written by Mod Fam on August 5, 2020

Active Recreation – Lake Cascade State Park and Tamarack Resort

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . Travel

One of the best recreational lakes in Idaho, Lake Cascade provides ample boating, fishing, and water sport opportunities, with access on all sides of the lake. Boat ramps at multiple campgrounds and access points make it easy to get out on the lake.

A view of alpine trees along the shore of upper Baron Lake in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Written by Mod Fam on August 1, 2020

P Idaho – Words That Start with P

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . Travel

P Idaho – Idaho is known for Potatoes. But that’s just scratching the proverbial surface of Idaho’s possibilities and potential when it comes to the letter P. Idaho offers peaks and powder. And pints. And pubs. And don’t forget pioneers, Pinot Noir, and Ponderosa Pine. Join us on our photographic portal to P Idaho.

Idaho's Snake River as seen from Massacre Rocks State Park. Sagebrush and a rocky ridge are visible on either bank of the river. The high desert region is home to many desert species and a thriving ecosystem.

Written by Mod Fam on July 22, 2020

Idaho Campgrounds – Massacre Rocks State Park and the Oregon Trail

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . Travel . United States

While camping at Massacre Rocks State Park, hike along the Snake River canyon and sections of the Oregon and California Trails. Experience the rich history of the Po’hogwe Trail and learn about the Shoshone people who first inhabited this area of Idaho. Visit nearby attractions in American Falls and fish near the historic American Falls hydroelectric dam, now managed by Idaho Power.

Hikes Near Stanley Idaho - a stream at the outlet of Fourth of July Lake in the White Cloud Wilderness. Sunset over the Chamberlain Lakes, seen from the edge of a high-elevation alpine lake near Castle Peak.

Written by Mod Fam on July 15, 2020

Hikes Near Stanley Idaho – Chamberlain Lakes and the White Clouds Wilderness

#PNW . Backpacking . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Travel

For the best hikes near Stanley Idaho, check out the White Cloud Wilderness and the Chamberlain Lakes. Starting with an easy hike to Fourth of July and Washington Lakes, the increasingly difficult loop takes you high into alpine country below Castle Peak.

Written by Mod Fam on July 1, 2020

Idaho National Parks – City of Rocks National Reserve

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Travel

Explore Idaho National Parks and the City of Rocks National Reserve. Hike, backpack, climb, bike, and ride your way through this scenic geological area. Get all the best recommendations and trip ideas here.

A young girl paddles her kayak across Henrys Lake in Northeastern Idaho, near Yellowstone National Park. She is silhouetted against the deep, blue water, and the sun shimmers and sparkles across the water. Blue sky and mountains can be seen in the distance, the edge of the Targhee National Forest.

Written by Mod Fam on June 25, 2020

Henrys Lake State Park

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . Travel

Hike trails around the lake and the surrounding mountains. Kayak and fish along the marshy inlet or out into the lake. Camp in any of the park’s reservable spots for RVs, trailers, and tents. Click any link in our table of contents above to find information, resources, and recommendations for the best place to camp near Yellowstone, Henrys Lake State Park!

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