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Category: Kid-Friendly Hikes

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You Won’t Believe This Paved Tunnel Hike with Gorge Views

Stroller-friendly never looked this good!...
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Stop and Smell the Wildflowers on These Family-Friendly Hikes

Spring is here! Time to get outside and feel the sunshine. Peep the season’s wildflower blooms with these five kid-friendly hikes. Tom McCall Preserve You likely associate the Columbia River […]

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You Won’t Believe This Hike is Family-Friendly

I was completely surprised by how kid-friendly the Beacon Rock trail is. We even saw a three-year-old tackling it—though I’d say it’s best for ages 7 and up. The railing […]

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We Found a (Much!) Easier Alternative to the Trail of Ten Falls

See 3-4 spectacular waterfalls on this paved hike. Perfect for strollers and grandparents!...
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How to Forage for Fungi With Your Family

Hit the Old Salmon River Trail in Welches for a mushroom foraging adventure with kids. Plus advice on how to stay safe....
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Here’s How to See 10 Waterfalls in One Day

Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!...
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This Waterfall is Worth the Climb with Kids

The journey there is almost as beautiful as the waterfall itself....
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Go Chasing Waterfalls in Southwest Washington

Keep cool and check out these four kid-friendly waterfalls in Southwest Washington....
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The 6 Best Summer Trails for Families (Meltdown-Free!)

Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares six of her favorite kid-friendly summer hikes within a 90-minute drive of Portland....
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Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Creek Greenway Trail

Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland...
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