Tag: Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Cispus Valley

A Visit to Burly Mountain Lookout

Burley Mountain Lookout was a product of the 1910 ‘Big Blowup’ fires that devasted large areas of Washington, Idaho, and Montana

April 13, 2023 No Comments

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

How We Survived a Slight Derailment on Tower Rock

From basecamp, Tower Rock, formed by wind, water, and ice, dominates the eastern horizon at 2000′ above the Cispus River Valley floor.

December 4, 2022 No Comments

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Braving The Snow to Revisit Layser Cave

More interesting was the discovery of beads made from ocean shells and arrows made from obsidian only found in Oregon.

March 28, 2021 No Comments

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

A Cold Hike To The Top of Dog Mountain

Dog Mountain isn’t particularly high, but its location makes it very popular with the sailing community. Steve and Theresa hike up to check out the stunning views.

March 17, 2021 No Comments

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Discovering Pleasant Surprises on NF52

Somehow this seasonal road that connects the entrance to Mt. Rainier and Gifford Pinchot
National Forest has stayed off my radar. What a shame, because it has quite a few surprises.

September 11, 2019 No Comments

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Exploring Mayfield Lake and Surrounding Valley

We’ve driven over this picturesque lake many times on our way to Mt. St. Helens but never really considered pulling off and exploring its shoreline. Big mistake!

April 27, 2019 No Comments

Tag: Gifford Pinchot National Forest

A Visit to Burly Mountain Lookout

How We Survived a Slight Derailment on Tower Rock

Braving The Snow to Revisit Layser Cave

A Cold Hike To The Top of Dog Mountain

Discovering Pleasant Surprises on NF52

Exploring Mayfield Lake and Surrounding Valley

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