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The Cheap Campers have been official Californians for over one full year! Phil has returned to weekend warrior status, so let's look forward to more frequent travel blog updates!

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Stephanie and Phil's Travel Blog

Hi! We are Phil and Stephanie and we backpack and hike all throughout the world. Below are short updates of our recent adventures and how we managed to do them while living on a shoestring. Scroll to the bottom for a slideshow of our travel photos.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Gales Creek Campground

Gales Creek Campground
Jan 2

Tillamook State Forest
First Hike of the New Year and First Official Entry of our new Travel Blog!

Gales Creek Campground offers a perfect example of Willamette Valley wilderness. Accessible year round, Gales Creek is located about 45 minutes from Portland on Highway 26. The campground is closed during the off season, but hikers can park on the highway and walk in to explore a maze of logging roads and small trails.

We hiked about 4-5 miles here today, mostly on the gravel logging roads because the main trails were closed for repair. We didn't see anyone else but we heard gunshots from nearby hunters and we saw deer tracks. The air was fresh, but drizzly with typical Oregon January weather.

Felt good to get out and stretch our legs after a long and merry holiday season.


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