Our trails are not only beautiful, but they’re full of hidden ecology, too. Tune in to nature sounds and enjoy some fresh air on a medium length hike. Full of amazing discoveries, our hikes include seasonally relevant content including adaptations, ecological change, habitats, and the food web.

This is our annual planning meeting when members will choose dates for the year and plan hikes.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided, followed by a short business meeting. Any cost:  free Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for active adults. They typically schedule two or three dayhikes and one weekend backpacking trip each month, as well as…

The Geocaching Club is hosting an evening winter hike to celebrate new geocaches on the trails for 2023.  Geocaching is a GPS-based hobby that can be played with a GPS device or smartphone.  Meet the group in the Lakeview Shelter from 6-9pm, sign in, and head out on the trails for some geocaching.  Hikes are…

The night is alive at The Wilderness Center! Observe nocturnal wildlife undisturbed as we visit different habitats, experiencing the night with nature-friendly nightlights. Learn the importance of the dark sky to wildlife and humans alike as you reconnect with nature on a roughly 1-mile hike that engages your lesser used senses.  Following the hike, observe…

Program is ICELAND VOYAGE and will be presented by members Linda and Judy.  The program will be followed by a snack/refreshment break and then a short business meeting. Any cost:  free Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for active adults. They typically schedule two or three dayhikes and one weekend backpacking trip each month, as well as the…

Program is OREGON ROAD TRIP and will be presented by member Kim McCarthy.  “Ride along” for more than 1,300 miles over ten days and stop to hike at the most incredible places, including the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Smith Rock, Crater Lake, the Redwoods, and the Oregon Coast. Backpackers and Dayhikers is an organization for…