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A 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary + best things to do
Welcome to this 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary plus an overview of the best things to do in Mount Hood. When visiting the city of in Portland and heading out to the Rose Garden, you can already see the mighty Mount Hood in the distance. This 11.249 ft high stratovolcano is one of the major natural attractions in Oregon in the American Pacific Northwest. I stayed here for about 24 hours, the perfect time to explore this area and its great outdoors. In this blog I give you all my tips for your visit to Mt Hood in Oregon. Note that this post was first published in 2019 and updated after…
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Idaho road trip: highlights + one week itinerary
Welcome to this complete Idaho road trip guide! Idaho is probably the most underrated state in the western United States. Let me be honest, until recently I had only driven through it on my way to Yellowstone and other sights. However, last September I made a road trip in Idaho for just over a week and I was pleasantly surprised. Not just because of the large variety in nature, but also because of the peace and space. In Idaho I did not encounter a single foreign tourist (I’m from Europe myself), such a good thing compared to the crowds in other places. In this article I will tell you everything…
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Things to do at Crater Lake National Park
Are you looking for the best things to do at Crater Lake National Park? In this blog I will tell you all you need to know in order to prepare for your visit to Crater Lake in Oregon. From the best activities at Crater Lake National Park, best hikes to do, to where to stay, where to camp, how to get there and more. I visited Crater Lake for the first time in the summer of 2017 and more recently in the fall of 2024. It’s definitely one of my favorite places in the United States and I hope I can return someday again in the future. Note that this…
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Grand Teton in September: how to make the most of your 24 hours
Grand Teton National Park is a beautiful nature park in the American state of Wyoming. I was there in 2013 and recently returned to Grand Teton in September 2024. It’s a particularly beautiful place where nature lovers and hikers can fully enjoy themselves. In this article I will tell you more about how to best spend your time here when you have just 24 hours. I will also give you tips on where to stay on a budget and which hikes in Grand Teton are worth it when visiting in the fall. Enjoy reading! Grand Teton National Park is a relatively small national park and is located to the south…