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Two Trails, Two Lakes and a Lot of Fun
September 6, 2025—I awoke at 2:30 a.m. to the sound of thunder and flashes of lightning. The weather conditions were a little disconcerting since I was supposed to be driving up to Seattle, Washington, at seven in the morning to ride the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River Trails. I’ve been wanting to ride the Burke-Gilman Trail since learning about it two years ago. On my way back from Vancouver, B.C. two years ago, I had hoped to stop in northern Seattle and ride the Burke-Gil
Radford Bean
Sep 14, 20255 min read
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...
Radford Bean
Sep 9, 20247 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
Sep 9, 20246 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
Nov 12, 20237 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
Jun 18, 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...
Radford Bean
Apr 30, 20236 min read
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