Best Place to Kayak – Magone Lake in Oregon
#PNW . Hiking . Mountain Biking . Oregon . Outdoor Recreation . Running . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . TravelIf 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.
Explore the Best Hiking in Castle Rocks State Park Idaho
#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . TravelThe 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.
Enjoy the Best City of Rocks Idaho Camping
#PNW . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . TravelEnjoy the best City of Rocks Idaho Camping at Castle Rocks State Park. Located just outside of the National Reserve, the state campground offers a full range of amenities and quick access to the Reserve and nearby Almo, the visitor’s center, and Durfee Hot Springs.
City of Rocks Climbing, Hiking, and Camping
#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . TravelCity 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
Idaho National Parks – City of Rocks National Reserve
#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . TravelExplore 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.
Fishing Henrys Lake
#PNW . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . TravelTry fishing Henrys Lake, Idaho, for some of the best Cutthroat Trout, Rocky Mountain Skulpin, Mountain whitefish, and more.
Henrys Lake State Park
#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . TravelHike 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!
Best Camping in Oregon: Clyde Holliday State Park
#PNW . Hiking . Oregon . Outdoor Recreation . Tent Camping . Trailer Camping . TravelSome of the best camping in Oregon is a long way away from the coast and the I-5 corridor. You may be surprised to find the high desert oasis of Clyde Holliday State Park, a campground and day-use area near John Day, Mt. Vernon, and Magone Lake.
Interesting Oregon Facts: John Day’s Kam Wah Chung & Company
#PNW . Oregon . TravelOne of the most significant and interesting historical sites in Oregon sits near John Day, Oregon’s Main Street. Chinese immigrants Ing Hay and Lung On bought Kam Wah Chung & Company in 1880. They turned the dry goods store into a successful, 50-year partnership, providing medical care, dried goods, lodging, entertainment, writing and translation services, and other important services to both the Chinese and non-Chinese communities.