Why Hiking in the Rain Is Actually Kind of Awesome
Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors. But once you know how to do it, going for a hike in the rain comes with some perks you won’t get at any other time of year. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding. She has some picks for where you should visit when the rain falls — and how to maybe even stay dry while you’re doing it.
Hikes mentioned in this episode:
- Historic Columbia River Highway Hike
- Salmon River Hike
- Multnomah Falls Hike
- Triple Falls Hike
- Silver Falls Hike
- Kilchis Falls Hike
- Old Salmon River Hike
- Lewis River Hike
- Wildcat Mountain Hike
- Herman Creek Hike
- Devil’s Peak Hike
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