Oregon

8/18/2025 – 8/19/2025: Canon Beach, Silver Falls, and the Blue Pool

Cannon Beach stuns with its iconic sea stacks and laid-back charm, especially when paired with a crisp IPA from Pelican Brewing or Public Coast Brewing—each sip a toast to the salty Pacific breeze. Just inland, Silver Falls State Park unveils a waterfall-packed wonderland, where the Trail of Ten Falls winds through lush forest and lets you walk behind cascading giants.

From the thunderous roar of South Falls to the quiet beauty of hidden gems tucked deep in the woods, Silver Falls delivered a full-body symphony of mist, moss, and motion. We logged 8.7 miles of pure Oregon magic—each waterfall a curtain call on nature’s grand stage. Legs may have burned, but spirits soared.

And the hike to Oregon’s Blue Pool? Otherworldly. Crystal-clear turquoise waters fed by underground lava tubes shimmered like a secret revealed.

The perfect finale: a steaming bowl of handmade ramen at Jade Dumpling & Noodle House in Eugene, where every bite bursts with northern Chinese flavor and post-hike satisfaction.