Went on a great hike in Oregon today!!

tlapdx72

I had such a great day today. I went on a hike in the Oregon gorge. It was so beautiful!! I didn't use to like hiking, because I would get winded, and too hot. I felt like life was just passing me by. Well now that I have lost 40 pounds, I have been enjoying life! It feels great to be able to hike uphill for 2 hours, and to be able to look at the gorgeous views. I am so thankful that I have come this far. I still have 60 pounds more to lose, but I know I will do it.

oregonlady

great!
and the weather was perfect!

i have not hiked in years!

jenwillbthin

I know this was posted a while ago but where in the gorge did you go? I love hiking and live in Oregon. As a child we went to my uncles property and went through the gorge all the time to get there. How long is the hike you went on?
Thanks !
Wishing good health.

tlapdx72

I went to Multnomah Falls. We hiked up to the very top, where you see the view from the top of the falls. Then we went further up where the water comes from that falls over the falls. We hiked for about another half an hour. We could have gone even further, but it was getting late. I love going there. It is sooo beautiful!

tlapdx72

and today would be a perfect day for a hike

jenwillbthin

that it would its a beautiful day isn't it?

ldarter

That's wonderful! Oregon is a beautiful place to hike and hiking is one of my passions. It is also a great way to burn calories and a little more interesting than some of the other alternatives.

pdxmomof2

I live in Oregon also. We are very blessed with wonderful places to hike....even right in the heart of Portland!!!!

Sweetie_Pie92

I live in Oregon as well, about 30 miles out of Portland. I love only having to drive 5 miles to find beautiful trails to hike!

jenwillbthin

sweetie where do you go to hike? I'm looking for some places to go with my kids (ages 14, 15).

oregonlady

sweetie where do you go to hike? I'm looking for some places to go with my kids (ages 14, 15).

jen,
where in oregon r u? i am in ptld. i have discovered the best hikes in forrest heights!

robin

rocksi

How long has it taken you to lose 40 lb's? That's great! Are you doing anything particular or just eating right and exercising? I love hiking and like you said, Oregon is a great place to do it!

tlapdx72

I have done it pretty slow. It has taken me about a year. I work out at the gym about five days a week. Thank you

CaitlinEats

Oregon (and Washington) hikers, check out 100 Hikes in _____ (NW Oregon, Central Oregon, etc.) by William Sullivan--it's a whole series of hiking books and they are by far the best out there. He includes excellent directions and the descriptions are really easy to understand so you can pick appropriate hikes for your level.

Angel's Rest is a nice easy hike for kids and beginners, and only a few miles outside Portland in the Gorge.

My favorite spring hike is Dog Mountain, on the Washington side of the Gorge, in May and June when the wildflowers are blooming. Beautiful!

jenwillbthin

William Sullivan will be at the Salem Public library with pictures from hikes tomorrow i believe. I know he's been there before too.
It was in the statesman journal this morning.