CAMP & HIKE: Silver Falls State Park
At Silver Falls State Park, you’re in the best of both worlds–a stone’s throw from Willamette Valley wine country, and inching up the west slope of the Oregon Cascades. And by “cascades” we mean mountains… and waterfalls. Lots of waterfalls. We are spoiled rotten. In the Pacific Northwest where huge swaths of land are protected […]
Six Great Camping Getaways from Portland
We paired six fabulous campgrounds near Portland, Oregon with great nearby hiking trails and post-hike eateries. Keep your camping gear at-the-ready all summer long as you camp your way through these campgrounds near Portland, one sunny getaway at a time. And just so you can make a full trip out of your excursion, we’ve included […]
Go Glamping in Washington with Pampered Wilderness
Are you longing for the nature and tranquility you experience when camping in the woods, but aren’t too keen on the “roughing it” part? Go into the wild in style. A new luxury camping option has just opened its canvas cabin doors. Pampered Wilderness offers two deluxe cabins set in the lush, old-growth forest at […]
Outdoor Experts Share their Favorite Tents
Summer is around the corner and I can almost taste the mountain huckleberries. And that means camping season is around the corner, too. Have you pitched a tent in the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest yet this year? We recently checked in with folks who have — all of them avid explorers of the great […]
CAMP: White River Campground at Mount Rainier
At 4,400 feet elevation, the White River Campground melts out a bit later than other Mount Rainier campgrounds, but that’s okay. You’ll want to save your trip here for late July or early August anyway when the wildflowers that carpet subalpine meadows 12 miles up the road at Sunrise are in full bloom. Campsites directly […]
Best Lake Camping in Washington
Bring a fishing pole and pitch a tent beside one of these scenic lakes in Washington state.
CAMP: Scenic Beach State Park
Never heard of this Washington State Park and campground? Some of the best-kept secrets are that way for a reason, and in the case of Scenic Beach State Park, it’s simply far enough off the beaten path to fly under the radar. Located on the upper arm of Hood Canal’s eastern shore near Seabeck, Scenic Beach State Park’s 52 spacious […]
Amp Your Camp
Camping season is officially here! In just a few short weeks, we’ll be sleeping under the stars atop a plateau in the Eastern Washington desert. How about you? Have you made your campground reservations yet? If so, it seems the only task left is to fill in the gaps on your camping checklist. Here at Northwest TripFinder, […]
Plan Now, Camp Later: Reserve Early for the Best Northwest Campsites
Skip the last-minute scramble before your summer camping trip by reserving your Washington state yurt or tent site early. Get more tips on Northwest camping by subscribing here – it’s free. Remember the spontaneous camping trip? You’d wake up, have a yearning for fresh mountain air, pack the gear into the trunk and just go. […]
Clearance: Camping Gear Galore
The best thing about receiving cash or gift cards for the holidays? Clearance sales. The one big piece of gear our family “needs” (i.e. really wants but can’t yet afford) is a family-sized tent for car camping. The Big Agnes Mad House 4 Tent has long been one of my top choices, and it’s now 25% […]
