Things to do on the West Coast

Our next destination was Ajo, AZ to visit the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument which is named after the organ pipe cactus that grow there. Another thing about the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is it runs right up to the Mexico border. We decided to hike Estes Canyon Trail including the switchbacks to the top of Bull Pasture Trail to get great views to the north and south.

Four recommended stops heading East on I-8 leaving San Diego, CA. Two great Harvest Hosts, one with animals, and one amazing dispersed camping area with beautiful desert sunsets.

As I was researching Crater Lake I read that the park has Ranger-led snowshoe walks on Saturday and Sundays during Winter and Spring. Neither one of us had ever been on snowshoes and we have had good experiences doing Ranger hikes so I booked us for the walk.

Are you looking for fun things to do in Bend? We got you covered! Here are three things to do in Bend Oregon: 1) Free wine pairings at the Grocery Outlet, 2) Hiking and people watching at Smith Rock State Park, 3) Barrel Warehouse Specialty Tour at Deschutes Brewery.