While in Portland for a long weekend, we decided to head over to Cannon Beach, 1.5 hours west of Portand. It was a unusually warm and sunny day there which made for great hiking weather. Cannon Beach is worth a drive for photo-taking alone! Starting from the Cannon Beach parking lot, after a leisurely lunch, […]
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Marin Headlands Hill 88 Loop
We did a gorgeous hike with great views in the Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It’s located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail markings were less than stellar once we were several miles in, but the views of the bay made it all worth it. We started […]
Post-Thanksgiving Montara hike
The day after Thanksgiving is always the perfect day for a challenging/semi challenging hike. We decided on Montara Mountain, located in McNee Ranch State Park. The all-uphill way up is a good climb and the views of Pacifica and the Pacific coastline are worth it! This hike was 8 miles and 1800ft of elevation. We […]


