Family Favorite Hikes

Whether your kids are seasoned hikers or require special snack bribes to hike cheerfully, these family-friendly trails are sure to please the whole family.

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

By Meg Asby | January 9, 2025

See 3-4 spectacular waterfalls on this paved hike. Perfect for strollers and grandparents!

How to Forage for Fungi With Your Family

By Roma Sidelinger | October 31, 2024

Hit the Old Salmon River Trail in Welches for a mushroom foraging adventure with kids. Plus advice on how to stay safe.

Here’s How to See 10 Waterfalls in One Day

By Meg Asby | August 11, 2024

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

This Waterfall is Worth the Climb with Kids

By Meg Asby | August 5, 2024

The journey there is almost as beautiful as the waterfall itself.

Go Chasing Waterfalls in Southwest Washington

By Kate Hagan Gallup | July 17, 2024

Keep cool and check out these four kid-friendly waterfalls in Southwest Washington.

The 6 Best Summer Trails for Families (Meltdown-Free!)

By Jessica Becker | July 12, 2024

Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares six of her favorite kid-friendly summer hikes within a 90-minute drive of Portland.

Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Creek Greenway Trail

By Miranda Rake | June 26, 2024

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

Check Out Vancouver’s Coolest Bridge

By Kate Hagan Gallup | May 28, 2024

Fun for all ages, a visit to the land bridge can be a historically fun, outdoor outing.

Stop and Smell the Wildflowers on These Family-Friendly Hikes

By Robin Lanehurst | May 24, 2024

Get outside with the family and smell the wildflowers with these five Portland hikes.

It’s Sunny, Time to Go on a Hike!

By Jessica Becker | May 7, 2024

Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.

A Trail for the Reluctant Hiker

By Meg Asby | April 18, 2024

We’ve cracked the code on getting tweens and teens to hit the trails.

Look Underwater at This Mt. Hood Area Hike

By Roma Sidelinger | March 26, 2024

Spring is a great time to explore the trails and viewing window at the Wildwood Recreation Site near Welches.

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