Ok, with a name like Cape Disappointment, how can you NOT go see what this place is all about? Hiking trails, two lighthouses, a beautiful coastal drive, ocean views, a trail to a secluded cove. I’m here to tell you that there is nothing disappointing in this state park.

It was the middle of winter, a blanket of clouds hovered above the trees, it was cold enough to see my breath, precipitation fluctuated between a heavy mist and a light sprinkle, the ground was muddy in some areas, and the trees were covered in bright green moss. It’s like a party is happening on those bare branches.

This week I found a few bridges and a waterfall, and realized that humidity is not my friend.

We meandered through this peaceful old growth forest, learned a little bit about logging in the 19th century, and made a peaceful stop in the Chapel in the Pines.

This week we explored an old cemetery, found a cove on a lake, and probably saved a woman from being eaten alive by mosquitoes.

A beautiful hike around a glassy lake with mountain views that begin before you even get out of the car.

An easy loop around majestic falls. This trail definitely ranks at the top of our list.

An easy hike on a rainy day where we found mossy trees, lacy lichen, grass growing in the middle of the river, and a glassy pool surrounded by silence.

A gorgeous hike on an old dirt road that leads to the ruins of a resort built in 1887 and a beautiful waterfall.

An easy hike up a hill in Lake Shastina with 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Spectacular!

The trail was covered in snow so we enjoyed the blanket of sparkles and the magical serenity of winter.

With gorgeous views and lots of options to make it easy or difficult, this was the perfect pit-stop on our trip.

Sky writing, fuzzy antlers, and all the mountains were just a few things we found on this hike.

This path was full of surprises, from a Prayer Circle to the top of the mountain to a little chapel. This trail had it all.

An uphill trek on a set of tire tracks, I was not prepared for the gorgeous views that were waiting at the top.

I found myself off the beaten path (ok, just off the path) and trekking through ice and mud to find some gorgeous mountain views.

This hike follows the path of the Sacramento River and takes you right through a graveyard!