by Mark Zoller | Mar 23, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities
Just seven days ago I was out in the warm Spring sunshine doing some yard work. We even mowed the lawn. Then, it snowed! Since you can’t change the weather, you might as well embrace it and enjoy. That is exactly what I did. With a nice six inches of fresh powder on...
by Mark Zoller | Mar 21, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Fishing trips
High lakes in Washington. Just yesterday my son, Zach, was telling me about goal setting. Maybe the best goal setting I’ve ever heard. As he guided guests on 5-day whitewater rafting trips his goal would be to make sure each of the kids on the trip caught their very...
by Mark Zoller | Mar 16, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities
There she lays, head propped up slightly, feet gently sloped down, resting next to Mt. Adams who towers above like a prince coming in for the kiss. As I drive north on Hwy 141 from my home in BZ Corner towards Trout Lake, Washington there is a stellar view...
by Mark Zoller | Feb 28, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Whitewater Rafting
Its been a great 39 season career as a Washington State whitewater rafting guide but my mom is still angry. Angry at my dad. It all stems from a fun little adventure when I was twelve years old. Dad took the family on a three-day whitewater rafting vacation. He had a...
by Mark Zoller | Feb 21, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Family Activity, Hiking
Some days getting in on an easier hike is exactly what you need and others you’d like something a little bit tougher. For both, Catherine Creek fits the bill perfectly. Sitting midways up the wall of the Columbia River Gorge and just six miles east of Bingen,...
by Mark Zoller | Feb 20, 2020 | Columbia River Gorge, Washington and Oregon fun and outdoor activities, Hiking
The Columbia River Gorge has two terrific towers, one on each side. Mt. Adams to the north at over 12K feet and Mt. Hood to the south at over 11K feet. Mt. Hood is said to be the second most climbed mountain in the world and while I don’t know what qualifications...
