On day 5 of the Oregon Coast Trail, Mother Nature teaches me a lesson that could have been fatal: never turn your back on the ocean. This is my longest blog to date, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading it. seasonsofjason.com/hiking-the-o... #hiking #ocean #Oregon

“I want the destination to be the journey itself. All the steps between camps. All the hikes between the capes. All the delicate wildflowers and the rugged rocks. All the variations in the size of the surf and the colors of the sand.” seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-... #Hiking

I’m running out of adjectives to describe how beautiful these days are on the Oregon Coast Trail. And tonight, the sunset in Lincoln City left me speechless.

A whisper carried on the wind of the Oregon Coast trail tickles my ears. Sort of a high-pitched excited voice that introduces itself by saying “ITSA MEEE!” It says if I eat these I’ll turn into Super Mario. I don’t believe it 😂

New Oregon Coast Trail blog + photo gallery! “Today, nature has given me glorious mud, challenging terrain, and single-serving trail friends. I embrace it all as I hike the exceptional Tillamook Head to reach my beach camping spot. But my body has other plans.” seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-...

Hiker dryers, wandering thoughts, and the kindness of friends and strangers as the vast expanse of the Oregon Coast Trail stretches out before me. This is Day 2 of my adventure. Read it and let me know what you think! seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-...

White crowned sparrow sighting! I LOVE this bird’s song — it’s been keeping me company all along the Oregon Coast Trail!

The Oregon Coast Trail just keeps on giving 💙 I am overwhelmed by so much beauty around me.

Yesterday, I ditched the Oregon Coast Trail guidebook and made my own way to Tillamook, hiking along the railroad tracks for about 10 miles. That’s where this happened! youtu.be/4LVWKbey3sw

I can truthfully say I’ve walked 87 miles for this!!

Suspension bridge!

Travel with me as we revisit every step of the Oregon Coast Trail! The deep dive into my journey starts right here. seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-...

”Your house is a lonely box that holds you.” ~Angels & Airwaves, ‘True Love’ A lyric that’s been reverberating around my head every day this week as I’m hiking.

Stay weird, Oregon! 😄🤘 (Near Seaside, April 10, on the drive to the Northern Terminus of the Oregon Coast Trail)

I can’t look away. How am I supposed to walk away from this? (Location: Neahkahnie Mountain summit, Oregon Coast Trail)

Road walking on the Oregon coast Trail is pleasant (so far)!

”The enormity of what I’m about to do feels daunting, and my inner critic is being an asshole. But before my first steps on the Oregon Coast Trail, it’s time for a roadtrip to the Northern Terminus.” seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-...

As of yesterday, I’ve hiked 59.5 miles of the Oregon Coast Trail! Every mile has been aggressively beautiful. It’s been inspiring, invigorating, epic.

Hiker hunger is definitely starting to kick in. I had second breakfast today and I look forward to having lunch as well!

Random non-hiking moment from the Oregon Coast Trail: getting real Tillamook Marionberry Pie ice cream at Suzy’s Scoops in Cannon Beach!

It’s time to break new ground in my hiking journey, and I want to bring you along for the ride. Here’s why I’m choosing the Oregon Coast Trail as my first thru-hike, and how you can follow my journey! seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-...

Goodnight, Oregon coast. Thank you for getting another perfect day.

OK, this is rad! Oregon, you keep winning!

All of this scenery within an hour of walking. yesterday’s hike up and over Tillamook Head was muddy, tiring, and worth every step. Memorable conversations with people on the trail, and stunning My love affair with Oregon grows deeper every day. I can’t wait to start blogging about this adventure.

Hello Seaside, Oregon. You’re beautiful! Next stop Hug Point.

I will sleep now. I will sleep like a brick.

Ok Oregon, you’re really winning me over. Owner of Sleepy Monk Coffee in Gearhart was incredibly kind to me, and a lady walking her dog strolled by , saw my pack, and asked if I needed anything. Day 2 has been wonderful. 13 miles down, 3 to go.

Day 2 on the Oregon Coast Trail: ditching the shoes and embracing the sand. Roughly 13 miles today on this stunning stretch of beach.

Day 2 on the Oregon Coast Trail: ditching the shoes and embracing the sand. Roughly 13 miles today on this stunning stretch of beach

Day 2 on the Oregon Coast Trail: ditching the shoes and embracing the sand. Roughly 13 miles today on this stunning stretch of beach

There was just a touch of wind from the northern terminus to the Peter Iredale shipwreck 😆 #OregonCoastTrail

Good night from day, one of the Oregon coast Trail. More updates and blogs coming as soon as I get more free time, and more cell data. 😆

A day like no other day now dawns. TODAY, I begin the 411 mile Oregon Coast Trail! #Hiking

The enormity of what I’m about to do feels daunting. The anxiety of the unknown mixes with the excitement of adventure, and it’s hard not to start spiraling. Maybe it’s biting off more than I can chew, but I feel driven to take this journey as far as I can. I start Oregon Coast Trail tomorrow!

Backpacking Henry Coe State Park (Day 3): Humbled And Broken

I’m in Oregon for the first time! Aaaaaa it’s reality now!

Goodnight from Lincoln City, Oregon, my friends. Take care, and take care of each other.

Oh hey. Just some elk snacking on someone’s lawn.

Good morning from Trinidad, CA! A cozy predawn soak before I hit the trail tomorrow.

The Grandfather Tree! This majestic redwood is 1800 years old!

This town is pretty Nice…

Time for adventure! I’m headed to Astoria for the beginning of the Oregon Coast Trail. #Backpacking

Day 2: Endless creek crossings and endless steep climbing bring my positive mood to a screeching halt during Day 2. But as ever, there are valuable lessons, and beauty all around me. seasonsofjason.com/backpacking-... #Hiking #Backpacking

I'm going to hike a trail for a month. I'm going to walk across the length of Oregon. Everything I need will be on my back. It JUST sunk in. Holy crap...

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Most of my big hiking adventures so far have happened in Yosemite. But for my second backpacking trip, I felt like I should escape my Yosemite bubble, get out of my comfort zone, and experience something new.

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Nature never stops humbling me. That's a good thing. This (my 2nd backpacking trip) was grueling, and I'm still processing the experience. For now, rest. Lots and lots of rest.