We stayed here for two days and loved it. The entire property is amazing. Extra pluses of you love…read moreto play disc golf as the course is top notch and well kept. Probably one of the best courses I've played. The rooms are nice and the beds are comfortable. That's not too say they are perfect as they could use a little finish work, but I can overlook that with the amazing property. One thing I was disappointed with is that when we booked our stay everything said this was a Bed and "Breakfast". And there were countless reviews that said the breakfast was one of the highlights. We came expecting some delicious hot breakfasts to start our days, especially with a holiday where everything around was closed. Unfortunately, they recently changed to only providing continental breakfast... Not what I was expecting especially for a bed and breakfast that I feel I paid the premium for. This is a solid 4-star place but with the removal of hot breakfasts, I could easily have rated it as 3 instead. It wouldn't have been as big of a deal if we had been given a heads up before we arrived of the change, we could have planned ahead for it by bringing something to make our own. With that said, Adam goes out of his way to make sure you are well taken care of and comfortable the entire stay. They set up a grill so we could cook hamburgers and he was great to talk disc golf with. They also have a great spot to enjoy a fire, toast marshmallows, and make smores. They also have $5 pay to play if you just want to play disc golf and not stay at the inn.

An absolutely wonderful experience! We spent our tenth anniversary here, and stayed in the fern…read moreroom (which has a covered patio). This place has beautiful views! Adam was a wonderful host, and he and my husband spent a lot of time chatting disc golf! I was able to sleep in, in the morning, while my husband played a round of disc golf! It is one of his favorite courses! Thanks Adam for helping make our anniversary awesome

The "walk-in" campground is a legit WALK-IN campground. It's far enough away that I suggest…read morecarrying in as much as you can, grab the wheelbarrows available (appreciated these) and start your trek. We arrived kind of late and didn't realize how far in it really was. It's pretty secluded and quiet which is nice, the fire pits are in areas shared with other campsites, great way to meet other people, but there is not individual pits. There was an outhouse next to us, it was kept really clean and park rangers went through consistently which was also nice. There are lots of paths to hike and other parts of the campground near by. Really loved the location and how close it is to Portland. Very nice area, would love to try the actual campground next time!

Went deep into the park to see the northern lights without city light disruption. It was peaceful,…read morequiet, and a crystal clear night to see stars. We think we saw some Aurora colors. Not sure though. Still a beautiful experience!

Went on a Glamping Trip to L.L. Stub Stewart State Park (Buxton, OR). I've been trying to visit…read moremore State and National Parks, as they are generally quite nice, affordable, and of course out in nature. Sarah marinated some delicious meats and I grilled some skewers. We also made some s'mores. L.L. Stubbs is one of the cleanest and nicest state parks I've ever been to. Gorgeous views from the cabin, plenty of hiking, and a day use area that has a dog park and picnic tables if you're not camping here. It's also quite affordable. Highly recommend. Thankful for these moments.

This a fantastic campground, we go camping here very often between travels to other places that are…read morefurther away or when we just want to get away, it is super close, sites are large to have room for not just the RV but also enough for my brother in-law to stay with his tent. We have found our favorite spots (I will not disclose as OR state parks reservations are very competitive so I need to keep them secret). The sites are clean the public restrooms and showers are in great shape (as with most OR state Parks). The full hookups are well placed for trailers too. The camps hosts as always are always great in the OR state parks. It is very forested in the west loop; the east loop is more open but also very nice. Tent campers have plenty of places in both locations too. There is also a loop of cabins that are really nice (have a reservation soon to check them out). They have a horse only camp up higher which is very cool if you have horses you want to bring so you can hit the trails with your ponies. There is lots of bike trials for mountain bikers and hikers and the wonderful Banks Vernonia paved trail which is always a great ride. I believe there is also a Disc golf area too which seems to be common with OR state parks to have. The cellular service for Verizon and AT&T is strong enough to allow us to work and stream movies while here. This makes it a great place to remote work if you can. Almost every trip we see deer roaming around the sites which is just amazing. They are calm and use to humans, but please do not feed them let them live and roam in peace . You can stay here year-round, they can get snow so be prepared. If you want, you can take a quick trip to Vernonia or Banks for a meal or if you crave a coffee drink or maybe groceries.

Got here around 4pm. Were waiting for a few friends, so told the hostess we'll be a few minutes…read more They took that as "never come back to this table". We then saw many people come, get seated, order, get served and start eating before we were able to get someones attention. It took basically accosting someone to tell them we exist for some to help us. 40 minutes in, a guy we haven't seen yet comes over and we are finally able to order. We had to ask after about 15 minutes if we can have our drinks. About 1 hour and 30 minutes in, we see a girl walking around the area with a tray of food, checking every table except ours (because apparently we're invisible), we flag her down to ask if its our food and sure enough it was. So, we finally get our food. Its mediocre at best, not hot, barely even "warm". We come the Grand Lodge once per month at minimum and the service is usually fine. I dont know how they dropped the ball this bad. I would blame it on it being St. Patty's Day and so they're pretty busy, but that didnt seem to affect anyone else. Just us. I felt personal. The whole experience was severely disappointing and maybe the worst service I've ever had in my life.

We stopped by for happy hour with some friends and headed straight for Pat's Corner to grab a spot…read moreby the roaring fireplace. The ambiance here is always so cool; I especially love the unique touch of the vintage record album covers attached to the ceiling! The service was friendly and kept the good vibes going. For drinks, I had the Yule Mule, which was perfectly festive and hit the spot for a holiday outing. We shared a few things for the table, including an order of hummus and, of course, the famous Cajun Tots. The hummus platter had a really nice assortment of flatbread and vegetables, and the tots were exactly what you want: crispy and well-seasoned. Whether you're sitting inside by the fire or out on the lawn enjoying the day, it's always such a cozy, reliable spot to catch up with friends. We'll definitely be back!

It's a great park with big tall trees set in a fairly quiet and natural setting. It gives me a…read moresense of being in neat nature. There are disk golf spots everywhere, saw a few people playing. It's a lot of space to stroll, and has a kid playground with some fun equipment as well. And of course benches and picnic area. There is also a bridge that hovers over the train track, it's kinda cool to me to have that perspective of a view. There was a bit of industrial smell near there though. And beyond the bridge is a dog park area. Overall I like this park, very serene and tucked away. Ample parking, some closer some further. I will go back for sure.

Nice large neighborhood park: -two restroom facilities…read more(though one was closed for repairs) -bring hand sanitizer, though, as the handwashing station was not working properly -playground -full disc golf course -basketball court -2 baseball diamonds -soccer field -swimming pool (open seasonally, I'm not sure how much it costs to swim there) -walking trails -plenty of picnic tables with areas suitable for large groups -one covered picnic shelter -plenty of open grassy areas for lounging or play -some benches along the trails to rest -small parking area, but there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhood The park is mostly forested with huge pine trees, so this would be an excellent place to walk when it's hot out since there's plenty of shade. Some trails are paved and others are dirt or small gravel, and all were an even surface and well maintained, so it would be doable with a stroller. There were some steep inclines, but they are a short distance and weren't difficult. The trails weave & intersect all throughout the park so you can choose easier paths without inclines if you have limited mobility. The park was very clean when we visited, too.

We don't get out to Laurelhurst as often as we should; it's one of the best inner city parks that…read morewe have, for myriad reasons: spacious, shaded, plenty of picnic space and open greenway, trails, special events all year round (our favorites being the Water Lantern Festival and Movies in the Park), an off-leash dog area, duck pond, sports courts and fields, and likely a lot more things of which I am aware. It's also seems, to me at least, to be one of only a handful of Portland's "living room" spaces: large enough, and conveniently central enough, to draw in folks from all over the metro area, for any of the reasons mentioned above. It's quite, serene, welcoming...nostalgic, even. A great place to commingle, or isolate, whatever your preference. Portland is blessed with a lot of urban green spaces, but few outside of Forest Park (the G.O.A.T.) can rival the majesty, modesty, and utility of Laurelhurst. It's the sort of place that can make you fall in love with your city all over again.

The Portland Water Lantern Festival was a great outing, especially for father's day! There were…read moregreat food vendors options and overall it was a peaceful, relaxing evening. Set intentions and let the lanterns go!

This state park is in the shadow of Silver Falls. A good thing if you're wanting to spend some time…read morewalking/running trails and woodland environment mostly to yourself. A small fee will grant you admittance. Parking is ample. Research what's to see at this park (if I told you, you wouldn't be invested). It's a hidden gem. Is there some treasure there for you?

1300 acres of land, 15 miles of trails, and the nations largest black cottonwood tree! Relaxing…read morespot to take in the fresh air and admire wildlife. I recommend checking out the Mission Ghost structure. For the more adventurous, try trailblazing at Goose Lake!

This is based on a 2-night stay at a the F-Loop. *Access to…read morenature: 5 stars. The lake is amazing. Multiple access points to the beach, including the ability to drive onto the beach. Absolutely stunning views. *Privacy in campgrounds: 1 star You will enjoy no separation from neighboring campsites. Enjoy dinner with all other surrounding sites staring at you! Plus, if tent camping, you can hear the neighbors whisper. *Cleanliness of campsite: 5 stars Not a piece of trash in the campsite. Was well cleaned. *Location of restrooms/showers: 4 stars Took less than 2 minutes to walk to the restrooms/showers located in the center of the loop. *Cleanliness of restrooms: 3 stars Not good, not bad. Floors haven't been swept in a long time. Everywhere is sticky. *Cleanliness of showers: 1 star F-loop showers were NASTY. Fishing lure in the drain, hair on the walls, gum stuck to the floor, diapers left inside. WEAR SHOES WHILE YOU SHOWER. E-Loop showers next door were much, much more reasonable. *Noise: 1 star Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. However, it is not enforced. Every single other camper quieted down around 10pm. Except for one exceptionally loud group who continued to be loud and obnoxious until midnight. We were harassed by this group but didn't have a problem with anyone else. CALL THE PARK ASAP if you are having issues like this early in the day because they don't patrol.(503)861‑3170 x 21. *They sell wood and ice at a reasonable price with a drop box for cash payment. *Is less than a 15 minute drive to Fred Meyer. *There is a giant playground and they were offering Junior Ranger "classes" for kids. *Bike, Kayak, and Paddle-board rentals were available.

Clean park with great hiking trails. Fairly clean restrooms. Drove down to the beach and took the…read moredogs to see the Peter irondale. This camping trip they had a free concert on the lawn by the battery. I love that the golf carts drive by to bring you firewood for a standard $7 fee. Terrible reception and cellular in the park. Overall great trip with lots of sunshine.

A hideout indeed! Google maps and pics do not properly show the enormity of this place. I came…read morehere a couple of months ago for disc golf, but there was way more to be discovered here then I had thought. Here's a little bit about Horning's Hideout: = Just Getting Here = Be aware that once you drive off the main road, you'll see the signs to the hideout, but it's all gravel and tall trees from there. From the main sign, the drive heads downward, winding through the forest, down the canyon. Similar to that of driving to Pittock Mansion, only unpaved and narrower turns. So please proceed with caution. Once at the bottom, it opens up to a pleasant little valley. = Parking and Fee = Past the barn, to your right is the parking area. It's an open field. Pay at the parking station, $5 per person. = Features & Activities = * For fishing, I had inquired at the office. Once you park, there is a house or an information office just above the parking station. The lady (or owner) was helpful as she explained to me the lay of the land. Again, this place was way larger than I had imagined. But back to fishing... There is a lake that gets stocked with trout. No fishing license required. Assuming due to this being private land. You do pay a catch/cleaning fee. They also have fly-fishing during the winter through spring season. More details on their website. I did notice they've got paddle boats as well. So, forget the stupid ipad, and keep the kids busy with fishing and paddle boating! * For disc golf, there are three huge courses. One, only being par 3's. Which to me was like a good hike, yet still challenging. A medium course that's par 3's and 4's through the canyon that's said to be scenic. I have yet to try it. And a championship course with par 5's; Difficult greens around trees, and a U-turn. Someday, but not any time soon! * As for the wedding venues, I can only imagine, but there are three venues to use depending on your wedding party size. Can you envision your wedding photos or even your reception being close to a pond, a lake, a creek, or even a waterfall, with trees all around? Yeah, that's this place! Oh yeah, and with peacocks too! * Camping is also allowed as well. Reservations required of course. * And as you can see with the yelp photos, they occasionally have concerts which I though was really cool. Well, that just about sums it up, not sure what else to say. It's just a secluded place worth checking out. Especially if you need to escape some city life.

An Absolutely Beautiful place for a wedding. My son and daughter in law chose the lakeside venue…read more We were blessed with a wonderful day weather wise. It had forecasted to rain but luckily it held off until the following day. It would have been a totally different event had it rained. I do wish there was a way of getting around having to walk in gravel but unless they pave it there is no getting around that. So guests were told ahead of time to be aware of that. Different chairs were rented rather than the plastic ones that are provided which was a nice thing. Extra hanging lights were rented and hung up by the brides father. It made a big difference and I think the venue should consider investing in adding them permanently.