Riding the Route of the Hiawatha
September 2, 2024 —I wanted to ride the Route of the Hiawatha since first hearing about it a year ago. It’s a 15-mile ride along the...
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Radford Bean
Sep 93 min read
Lake Coeur d'Alene by Kayak
September 1, 2024 —Besides bringing my road bike with me to Idaho, I also brought along my sea kayak to explore Lake Coeur d’Alene. At 25...
Radford Bean
Sep 96 min read
Exploring the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes from Chatcolet to Bull Run
August 31, 2024 —Every summer, I try to visit a new place in which to explore outdoor recreation possibilities. This year, my annual trip...
Radford Bean
Aug 147 min read
Bend Family Camping Adventure—Day Three
August 1, 2024 —We weren’t in a rush this morning to get to Sunriver for our planned bike ride since the bike rental shop didn’t open...
Radford Bean
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Does Cycling Contribute to Commerce?
December 14, 2023—I recently read an article from BikePortland regarding a presentation given to the Columbia River Gorge Commission...
Radford Bean
Nov 12, 20237 min read
Have You Heard About the Yamhelas Westsider Trail?
WHAT IS THE TRAIL? The trail is situated in Yamhill County, Oregon, with small section extending into Washington County, and extends 14.8...
Radford Bean
Aug 12, 20234 min read
Riding the Other Discovery Trail
August 12, 2023 —I had the opportunity to ride and explore the Discovery Trail, not the one on the Olympic Peninsula, but the trail on...
Radford Bean
Jun 18, 20236 min read
An Adventurous Weekend at Dorena Lake
June 9, 2023 —I got a late start to my camping trip to Dorena Lake in Cottage Grove because of a light rain falling where I live. I was...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Riding the Loop Around the Willamette River
May 20, 2023—I had planned on paddling the Tualatin River this morning. However, my plans changed because I had to go into Portland to...
Radford Bean
May 21, 20235 min read
A Great, Little-known Bike Trail in Salem
May 19, 2023 —Portland has Forest Park; Salem has Minto Brown Island Park. Both are urban oases in major Oregon cities. I found myself in...
Radford Bean
May 15, 20234 min read
Exploring the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles
May 13, 2023—I arose early today to get a start on the day’s activities before the weather turns hotter later in the day. I never really...
Radford Bean
May 14, 20233 min read
Camping at Viento State Park
May 12, 2023—Since I was riding on the Old Columbia River Highway today and would be riding the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles tomorrow,...
Radford Bean
May 14, 20234 min read
Exploring the Twin Tunnels Section of the Old Columbia River Hwy by Bike
May 12, 2023 —The Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon is blessed with scenic beauty, numerous spectacular waterfalls, breathtaking...
Radford Bean
Apr 30, 20236 min read
Riding the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
April 29, 2023 —It’s been over 10 years since I last rode the Banks-Vernonia State Trail , so I decided it was way past time to ride it...
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