EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’s story about Kilchis Point is from Spring … and Fall is just as enjoyable of time to hike this popular trail. The vine maples and other deciduous […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: As more and more folks are venturing into the great outback, here’s an article to bookmark. Hiking enthusiast Don Backman reviews the top hiking apps and navigation tools, […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Don Backman pivots here when the weather didn’t cooperate for a hike in late January … and takes us on a spectacular hike in Central Oregon. Where are […]
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By Don Backman Sitka Sedge State Natural Area is a relatively new State day-use area located between Sandlake and Whalen Island to the north, and Tierra Del Mar, Cape Kiwanda, […]
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Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Hey, it looks like it’s going to be nice Monday and Tuesday of next week,” my buddy said over the phone. “We need […]
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By Don Backman This is the first article in a series about hiking. Since it is the off season, and officially winter, it seemed best to start with the obvious […]
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