Shock Munch http://www.shockmunch.com Recipes so good to munch on they're shocking Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:00:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Cape Meares http://www.shockmunch.com/cape-meares/ http://www.shockmunch.com/cape-meares/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:00:16 +0000 http://www.shockmunch.com/?p=7407 Cape Meares is a small headland on the Pacific coast in Tillamook County, Oregon. It’s home to the shortest lighthouse and largest Sitka spruce in Oregon. You can hike one or all three short trails and gaze upon the coastal old-growth that flourishes in the area. Cape Meares is a fun day trip for anyone [...]

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]]> http://www.shockmunch.com/cape-meares/feed/ 20 The Opal Creek Trail To Jawbone Flats http://www.shockmunch.com/the-opal-creek-trail-to-jawbone-flats/ http://www.shockmunch.com/the-opal-creek-trail-to-jawbone-flats/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:00:04 +0000 http://www.shockmunch.com/?p=7223 The Opal Creek Trail To Jawbone Flats seriously has All. The. Things. Like roaring waterfalls, serene turquoise pools, lush mossy landscapes, mining equipment leftover from 1943, and a cool semi-ghost town. This area has different trails that cater to hikers of all skill sets. Wanna check out one of the coolest hikes in the PNW? [...]

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]]> http://www.shockmunch.com/the-opal-creek-trail-to-jawbone-flats/feed/ 14 Neahkahnie Mountain Hike http://www.shockmunch.com/neahkahnie-mountain-hike/ http://www.shockmunch.com/neahkahnie-mountain-hike/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:00:09 +0000 http://www.shockmunch.com/?p=7068 The Neahkahnie Mountain Hike is one of the highest points on the west coast. The panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean are worth the effort to hike the moderate trail to the top. Make sure to add Neahkahnie Mountain trail to your hiking list for a fun-filled adventure day! The weather in the Pacific Northwest has [...]

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]]> http://www.shockmunch.com/wahclella-falls/feed/ 0 Hartnett Highlights: Barview Jetty Coastal Hike http://www.shockmunch.com/hartnett-highlights-barview-jetty-coastal-hike/ http://www.shockmunch.com/hartnett-highlights-barview-jetty-coastal-hike/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:00:39 +0000 http://www.shockmunch.com/?p=4218 In this edition of Hartnett Highlights: Bar Jetty Coastal Hike, Kieran and I head to the coast for a day filled with sun, sand, and wind. Holy moly so much wind. Portland is known for pleasant summers but the temperatures occasionally creep into the 90’s. Since we don’t have air conditioning, we have two options [...]

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