A sub 24 overnight is basically a bikepacking trip that lasts less than twenty four hours (duh!). I didn’t do a single bikepacking trip in 2024 and hadn’t been camping in a tent for quite some time. I get this itch to sleep outside that needs scratching. The whole #vanlife thing is fun and definitely…
Tag: oregon state parks
Will Travel for Pastries (or snacks in general)
There is little doubt that Mia and I are always looking for those little gems on our road trips/vacations. While I definitely have a penchant for mom-and-pop donut shops we also are on the lookout for bakeries, sandwich shops or just something “different”. We have our favorites like Sisters Bakery, Sisters Coffee, Joe’s Donuts, The…
Champoeg State Park
I had a couple reasons to book a campsite at Champoeg State Park for December. I wanted another night to test out the Eberspacher Espar B2L heater and I am working my way towards twelve consecutive months of camping in Clifford. First off, let’s discuss the name of the park. Champoeg (Sham-poo-ee). The G is…
Stub Overnight
When the winter cabin fever starts to set in, I like to try and treat it with some sort of overnight trip. I’ve done at least 5-6 trips to Stub Stewart over the years during the winter months. It’s close enough for convenience, I can bike there in as little as twenty two miles or…
Rhodes Trip: Fort Stevens
Mia and I last visited Fort Stevens in 2015 for a day visit. We hiked a big loop that time from the visitors center and checked out the old fort, the Peter Iredale shipwreck, etc. This time we booked a weekend in one of their deluxe cabins which includes a fridge, shower, bathroom, microwave and…
ON & OFF RHODES 