Trying an Alternative Life Support in Central Oregon
Photography and words by Brandi Murray of Roof Top Chronicles A Quick Introduction We have been pondering the idea of a van for a while, but needed to run one through the paces in real life, so we connected with ROAMERICA to set up a rental. As avid outdoor lovers we need a vehicle that will sustain and transport us to all of our favorite activities: trail
Hot Springs & Sunstones: an Oregon Desert Classic
Photography and words by Ryan Flood My love of the Oregon Desert runs deep, and thankfully my family doesn’t mind a few days of wandering among the sun-scorched scablands and sagebrush flats that make up a large portion of our state. They are especially motivated when it comes to hot springs, and there was one pocket of Southeast Oregon known for those rare geothermal gems that
ROAMERICA’s Tips for Visiting the John Day Fossil Beds
What a beautiful spot to explore! Plan to spend at least 3 days traveling around this area. If you can stay here longer, do! We spent 3 days and barely touched the surface of trails. 1. Start with The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center This will give you all the information, maps and routes you'll need to make your trip. Kids can pick up a scavenger hunt packet and
A Wander in the Wallowa Mountains with Roamerica
Photography and words by Ryan Flood Let the Road Trip Begin There is a magic pocket of Oregon known to some, and loved by many. Tucked into the Northeast corner of the state, Wallowa County is home to some of the most ruggedly beautiful country Oregon has to offer. From the snow-covered granite peaks of the Wallowa Mountains to the numerous small rivers and trout streams flowing
Willamette Valley Hiking and Biking: 7 Trails You Won’t Want to Miss
In this blog post, we're going to explore The Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley runs south from Portland, Oregon for 150 miles, passing through the state capital of Salem, and then down to Eugene. The valley is surrounded by three mountain ranges—the Oregon Coast Range, the Cascade Range, and the Calapooya Mountains—making for incredible terrain for hiking and biking throughout the valley. Whether you’re on
9 of the Top Mountain Biking Trails in Oregon
If you’re at all intrigued by the sport of mountain biking, then the Pacific Northwest should be on your list of mountain biking destinations. For example, singletrack terrain in Oregon through forests, mountains, and along rivers is some of the best and most unique in the country. With help from Singletracks, a nationwide online mountain biking community, we’ve put together an aggregated list of some
The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Family Campervan Trip
The Pacific Northwest region of the United States is the ultimate playground for all outdoors-people. Whether you’re four years old or 94, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From hiking to whale watching to mountain biking, your whole family will enjoy exploring everything that the PNW has to offer. We at ROAMERICA put together a list of some of our favorite family activities in
The 7 Wonders of Oregon
In 2014, the state of Oregon launched a tourism campaign so successful that it withstood the test of time - much like the places it was promoting. The campaign, launched by Travel Oregon, defined the ‘7 Wonders of Oregon’ in an effort to get visitors and residents out and exploring the natural wonders of the state. We can’t help but agree; these places are totally
Quintessential Epic Oregon Road Trip
Words and Photos by Ryan Flood After weeks of sheltering-in-place, blanket-forts, neighborhood walks and diligently working our way through the entire Harry Potter series every Friday night, our family was well-overdue for an adventure outside our zip code. We are accustomed to family road trips and camping throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, but for this first trip of the Summer we wanted something a little
Oregon – Washington Campervan Road Trip!
We are Francois and Camila from Chile, and together with our 5 month old baby Elena we are excited to tell you about our last adventure in the US! But we will start from before, when in 2018 we started an Instagram account about hiking: Trekking en Chile (@trekking_en_chile). When we started this account, we wanted to show the most beautiful places for going hiking