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Discover Beauty Au Naturel At This Bend Bed And Breakfast Paradise Resort
If you want to experience the beauty of the outdoors in your most natural state, you definitely want to head to Alpenglow Ranch Clothing Optional Bed and Breakfast and Resort in Bend, Oregon. I’ve experienced some unique experiences in my travels, but one of the best was at this Bend bed and breakfast. Alpenglow Ranch is set on 51 acres and, with just 2 rooms, it gives you a sense of seclusion and privacy that I’ve rarely experienced in my travels. Dramatic mountain views (you can see 10 of the peaks on clear days!), stunning sunsets, lenticular clouds, an infinity pool with a water slide, 2 hot tubs, 9 hole…
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Chasing Waterfalls At Silver Falls State Park In Oregon
Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, is one of those rare places that waterfall chasers dream about. If you do the full trail, you can see 10 waterfalls, in a 7-mile loop which doesn’t require that much effort. Of course, the ease of seeing them, makes for a crowded trail. But, it’s definitely a trail worth exploring. Silver Falls State Park is pretty special, as there are four waterfalls, you can even walk behind which gives you a unique view of a waterfall if this is something you’ve never done. Five of the waterfalls are more than 100 feet high! Also, there are many side trails at Silver Falls…
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Cape Horn: The Pacific NW Hike That Will Leave You Smitten
“There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story.” – Linda Hogan Cape Horn, a dramatic series of cliffs that overlook the Washington side of the Columbia River, is one of the most scenic hikes that you will find in the Columbia Gorge. It’s also one of the closest hikes to travel to in the Gorge from either Portland or Vancouver. And during the week, you are likely to have the trails to yourself. The full loop is 7 miles, or it’s easy to hike the trail section by section, depending…
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13 Reasons To Love Yelapa, Mexico
I have to admit, when I first arrived in Yelapa, Mexico, I wasn’t sure I liked it. I’ll be honest, for me, it doesn’t measure up to my favorite place in Mexico, Zipolite. In Zipolite, you can see both the sun rise and the sun set from the beach, but in Yelapa, at the time of year that I went, I could see neither. There were far too many expats, day trippers from Puerto Vallarta, and lackluster food experiences in Yelapa for my taste. But, then I realized there was a lot of beauty around me, and that to truly enjoy myself, I had to stop comparing it to places…
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MiraMar: Stay In A Beach Casa In Yelapa, Mexico
If you’ve ever imagined having your own casa in Mexico that overlooks the beach, you can make that dream come true at MiraMar Yelapa. MiraMar is located in the fishing village of Yelapa, Mexico. It is made up of 5 houses that all have gorgeous views of the bay. I loved falling asleep to the sounds of ocean waves each night and lying in the hammock on my private patio while watching the moon rise each night. I stayed in Casa Marietas 1, which had stunning views. It’s the perfect place to stay in Yelapa if you are traveling alone, or for a romantic getaway for a couple. One of…
