About the Author

Cari Soong

Cari Soong is the Assistant Manager of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center in Springfield, Oregon. When she isn't sending visitors out on adventures throughout the region, she is pursuing her passion for outdoor recreation. From bicycling and hiking to snowboarding, she is always in search of the next epic excursion. She has called Oregon home since 2004 and thrives on finding new favorites around the state. She's always eager to share her expert advice and help others plan their trips.

20 Favorite Oregon Hikes

May 1, 2013
“What are the best hikes in Oregon?” It's one of the most difficult and most frequently-asked questions I get. This state is so diverse that picking favorite hikes is hard. I decided that the best way to answer the question was to come up with 20 different hikes that in my opinion are the best in… More
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Snowshoeing Around the Cascades

February 20, 2013
If you enjoy snowy landscapes, great exercise and warming shelters with wood stoves, then you will probably like snowshoeing in Oregon. More
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A Beginner’s GeoTour

January 14, 2013
Editor's note: Our Ask Oregon ambassador Cari Soong recently explored the new Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour. After traveling to six of the 36 sites, hiking four miles and taking dozens of photos, we asked Cari to report back about her first geocaching experience. What is geocaching? Geocaching is a free outdoor treasure hunt game… More
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