About the Author

Kristen Mohror

Armed with a smartphone, running shoes, and a life partner who resembles a wolf, Kristen is a dog-loving, mountain climbing, do-good enthusiast who happens to go on a lot of adventures. From 14,276 feet above the Cascades to surfing the waves of the Pacific, to running, climbing, mountain biking, sky diving, swimming, jumping, laughing and occasionally sleeping somewhere in between, Kristen pushes her luck and limits with new adventures, good people and cold brew coffee.

Finding the Unexpected in Oakridge

March 15, 2016

Oakridge, you stole my heart. You surpassed expectations and you provided a much-need respite from the daily grind. From your trails to your pint glasses, from your coffee shops to your hot springs and the many friends I met in between, it's safe to say I've fallen in love. And once this rain stops, I'll be back on two wheels and ready to roll. More

Willamette Valley , Oakridge , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Waterfalls , Outdoor Recreation , Bicycling , Attractions ,

Exploring Oregon’s Wonders: Portland to the Coast

April 27, 2015

Spring evenings in Portland are hard to beat. When the sun comes out and the air warms up, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than drinking beer with my friends. And sometimes a great beer can inspire more adventure — like a trip out to the Oregon Coast. It’s no secret that Portlanders love beer, and… More

Oregon Coast , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Exploring Oregon’s Wonders: Portland to the Gorge

April 21, 2015

As if it builds anticipation throughout the workweek, the city of Portland lights up a little brighter on Friday evenings. On one recent weekend, that urban energy inspired my exploration of downtown Portland and the Columbia River Gorge. More

Portland Region , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Surfing at Short Sands

March 10, 2015

I’ve walked the white sands along the western coast of Nicaragua. I’ve played on the warm, sunny beaches of the Southern California shoreline. And I’ve built sandcastles beside the turquoise waters of Key West. But my favorite beach remains on the wild, rugged Oregon Coast. More

Oregon Coast , Arch Cape , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Attractions , State Parks ,

The Alvord Desert

January 28, 2015

Last October, I had the opportunity to take a driving tour through Southeastern Oregon. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard of the hot springs and the mountains, but what I was most interested in was the desert. It seemed crazy to me that Oregon could boast yet another ecosystem. So… More

Eastern Oregon , Frenchglen , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Camping , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,