The Grah Life

11/06/2025

Current conditions at Rainier

Snow free trails are highlighted in pink. This map was created Friday, June 6 by rangers and Meadow Rovers. Stop in at Wilderness Information Centers and visitor centers for up-to-date information when you are in the park. Snow is melting in the warm weather, but Paradise is still snow-covered, as are many areas in the park. Trekking poles and shoe spikes are recommended for hiking on snow.

Have a plan for navigating sketchy stretches of snow safely or stick to snow-free trails. Do you have trekking poles and the proper footwear? Shoe spikes or crampons? Ice axe? Learn about hiking safety on late season snow https://go.nps.gov/334qsp.

NPS map photo taken June 6, 2025

11/06/2025

Yosemite National Park has declared fire season starting June 6, 2025, due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire season is officially enacted when the fire danger rating for the park is moderate for three consecutive days.

14/02/2025

10/02/2025

Save this for your Oregon road trip!

✈️ Fly in and out of Portland

📅 Visit between late June and September for the best accessibility at Crater Lake

🚗 We recommend spending at least nine days on this trip

🌲 If you have extra time, you could add on a trip to the Redwoods National Park

Location details

🌊 Stop 1: Oregon Coast
You’ll see the infamous Cannon Beach, get to go tide pooling, check out lighthouses, and see multiple state parks — Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is our favorite!

💦 Stop 2: Umpqua Highway of waterfalls
Drive this highway to reach Crater Lake and see 10 waterfalls with little to no hiking.

🥾 Stop 3: Crater Lake National Park
Drive the Rim Road for the best views in the park and reserve a boat tour in advance!

☀️ Stop 4: Bend
This is Oregon’s craft brewing, foodie, and outdoor capitol. You can find everything here — rock climbing, hiking, caves, kayaking, floats, scenic drives and more.

💦 Stop 5: The Columbia River Gorge
Drive the historic highway here and see the infamous Multnomah Falls among other waterfalls. If you have extra time, hike for great views of the Columbia River Gorge, or picnic and watch the wind surfers at Hoodsport.

🍩 Stop 6: Portland
Start and end your trip in Portland where you should check out Powell’s Books, Voodoo Donuts, and McMenamins.

We have more a more detailed itinerary on our blog. 👀

06/02/2025

15/01/2025

We've got your summer road trip plans outlined!

Known for its Icelandic landscapes along the coast, towering waterfalls, rugged mountains, and beautiful greenery – Oregon is one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States. This blog covers how to see the best of Oregon in as little as nine days.

09/01/2025

We started this account and our blog about a year and a half ago with the intent to inspire others to explore, get outside, and do hard things! We’re loving the community we’re finding here — thanks for adventuring with us!

02/01/2025

The road to the Hoh Rainforest has closed and won't be opening any time soon. 😥

PORT ANGELES – Jefferson County Public Works told us it was likely to happen, and now it has. Access to the Hoh Rain Forest area of Olympic National Park via the Upper Hoh Road is closed indefinitely