Halvor Tweto | Outdoor Project

Halvor Tweto

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Portland, OR

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366 Adventures Explored

343 Adventures Published

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Chief Editor + Contributor Liaison

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Originally from Eugene, Hal is happy to have recently returned to Oregon with his family after stints in Missouri and Montana. He lives in Portland, where he uses the Outdoor Project to explore the unfamiliar in and around his home state. Hal is chief editor and contributor liaison for the Outdoor Project, roles that allow him to continue his lifelong fascinations with photography, language, and the outdoors.

Published Content

Published Content

Blog Posts

Mining Endangers Minnesota's Boundary Waters

Mining Endangers Minnesota's Boundary Waters

The South Kawishiwi is a 2018 Endangered River

by Halvor Tweto

Mining Endangers Minnesota's Boundary Waters

The South Kawishiwi is a 2018 Endangered River

by Halvor Tweto

Summer 2017 Contributor Awards + Prizes Announced

Summer 2017 Contributor Awards + Prizes Announced

Presented by MSR

by Halvor Tweto

Summer 2017 Contributor Awards + Prizes Announced

Presented by MSR

by Halvor Tweto

Downhill Skiing with the Casio Pro Trek at Grand Targhee Ski Resort

Downhill Skiing with the Casio Pro Trek at Grand Targhee Ski Resort

by Halvor Tweto

Downhill Skiing with the Casio Pro Trek at Grand Targhee Ski Resort

by Halvor Tweto

Cross-country Skiing the Mahogany Ridge Trail with the Casio Pro Trek

Cross-country Skiing the Mahogany Ridge Trail with the Casio Pro Trek

by Halvor Tweto

Cross-country Skiing the Mahogany Ridge Trail with the Casio Pro Trek

by Halvor Tweto

Backcountry Skiing Phillips Canyon with the Casio Pro Trek

Backcountry Skiing Phillips Canyon with the Casio Pro Trek

by Halvor Tweto

Backcountry Skiing Phillips Canyon with the Casio Pro Trek

by Halvor Tweto

Remembering Outdoor Project Contributor Aden Williamson

Remembering Outdoor Project Contributor Aden Williamson

by Halvor Tweto

Remembering Outdoor Project Contributor Aden Williamson

by Halvor Tweto

December 22, 2017, Comment Deadline for Proposed National Park Fee Increase

December 22, 2017, Comment Deadline for Proposed National Park Fee Increase

by Halvor Tweto

December 22, 2017, Comment Deadline for Proposed National Park Fee Increase

by Halvor Tweto

2017 Solar Eclipse Recap

2017 Solar Eclipse Recap

by Halvor Tweto

2017 Solar Eclipse Recap

by Halvor Tweto

Gear Review: NRS Big Earl Stand-up Paddleboard

Gear Review: NRS Big Earl Stand-up Paddleboard

by Halvor Tweto

Gear Review: NRS Big Earl Stand-up Paddleboard

by Halvor Tweto

Photographing Snow for White Whites

Photographing Snow for White Whites

by Halvor Tweto

Photographing Snow for White Whites

by Halvor Tweto

25 Photos that will Convince you to visit Hawai'i

25 Photos that will Convince you to visit Hawai'i

by Halvor Tweto

25 Photos that will Convince you to visit Hawai'i

by Halvor Tweto

5 Great Winter Lodging Options on the Olympic Peninsula

5 Great Winter Lodging Options on the Olympic Peninsula

by Halvor Tweto

5 Great Winter Lodging Options on the Olympic Peninsula

by Halvor Tweto

Adventures Published

Triple Creek Falls

Triple Creek Falls

Triple Creek Falls

North Cascades, WA

Potlatch State Park

Potlatch State Park

Potlatch State Park

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Blue River Reservoir

Blue River Reservoir

Blue River Reservoir

Willamette Foothills, OR

Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail - Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail

Gibbons Creek Wildlife Art Trail

Portland Metro Area, WA

Floras Lake Trail Hike

Floras Lake Trail Hike

Floras Lake Trail Hike

Southern Oregon Coast + Rogue River, OR

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Vancouver National Historic Reserve

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Portland Metro Area, WA

Hurricane Hill Trail - Olympic National Park

Hurricane Hill Trail

Hurricane Hill Trail

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Moro Rock - Sequoia National Park

Moro Rock

Southern Sierra, CA

Alder Lake, Rocky Point Campground

Alder Lake, Rocky Point Campground

Alder Lake, Rocky Point Campground

Mount Rainier Area, WA

Fall Creek Trail Hike - Willamette National Forest

Fall Creek Trail Hike

Fall Creek Trail Hike

Willamette Valley, OR

Kīholo State Park Reserve

Kīholo State Park Reserve

Kīholo State Park Reserve

Elwha River Trail, Goblin Gates + Humes Ranch Loop - Olympic National Park

Elwha River Trail, Goblin Gates + Humes Ranch Loop

Elwha River Trail, Goblin Gates + Humes Ranch Loop

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Photos

The West's 100 Best Waterfalls

Pheasant Creek Falls.

Oregon's 35 Must-Visit Waterfalls

The Clark Fire of 2003 along the Fall Creek Trail.

10 Classic Hikes Near Eugene, Oregon

Jim's Creek Rapid.

Crossing to Lund Campground on the Brice Creek Trail.

Brice Creek Trail, West Trailhead to Lund Campground Hike

Prime Oregon old-growth along the McKenzie River Trail.

The Stately Serenity of Old-growth Forests

White River flowing off of Mount Hood.

Last-Minute Spring Break Ideas

The many islands off of Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint.

Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint

A small river camp along the John Day River.

Must-Do Rafting Trips in the West

An osprey (Pandion haliaetus) hovers near a productive Selway fishing hole in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.

The Economic Impacts of Attacks on U.S. Public Lands

Looking west to Mount Hood.

The cactus wren is known to make nests in the dense cholla cactus fingers. Joshua Tree National Park.

December 22, 2017, Comment Deadline for Proposed National Park Fee Increase

Updates, Tips + Comments

Updates, Tips + Comments

Appalachian Trail: Fontana Dam to Clingmans Dome

06.19.18

Hi Stephen, This resource may be helpful for you: https://sectionhiker.com/sleeping-in-an-appalachan-trail-shelter/

Appalachian Trail: Fontana Dam to Clingmans Dome

06.11.18

Hi Deanna,
That is correct.

Ridgeline Trail System: Martin Street Trailhead to Fox Hollow Trailhead

06.08.18

Hi Dave, It looks like Robyn hiked from the Martin Street Traihead to the Fox Hollow Trailhead, which the City of Eugene lists as a little over 1 mile and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain. https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/4757. I've added a little more information to the title and the description to clarify the destination.

Big Soda Lake Swim Beach + Day Use Area

06.04.18

Hi Lori, Visitors can bring their own watercraft.

Ivan Oakes Campground

05.21.18

Hi Sharron, Ivan Oakes is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This year that means May 25 through September 3.

Ice Lake + Island Lake Hike

05.11.18

Hi Stacy, This route was done as a loop, so it is 8 miles total.

Gold Creek Campground

05.07.18

We've made the change, thanks Josh.

Pinto Basin

04.24.18

Hello Masaru, There are rough roads that run through the Pinto Basin, and I believe the author was referring to these. I've clarified the final paragraph. Thanks for your note.

Crescent Lake Campground

04.23.18

Thanks Tess, the adventure has been updated.

The Complete Guide to Water Treatment Basics

04.13.18

Hello Masaru and Kip,
Sorry about that, some content was relocated. We've repaired the links, so please have another look.

Texas Springs Campground

04.13.18

Thanks for that correction, Greg!

Kisatchie Bayou Campground

04.09.18

You have it, John, the Forest Service was the intended reference. We've corrected the adventure to reflect this. Thanks for your note.

To-Do List

Upper Salmonberry River Trail

Upper Salmonberry River Trail

Upper Salmonberry River Trail

Northern Oregon Coast, OR

Barlow Ridge Hut

Barlow Ridge Hut

Barlow Ridge Hut

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Lost Lake Butte

Lost Lake Butte

Lost Lake Butte

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Big Four Ice Caves

Big Four Ice Caves

Big Four Ice Caves

North Cascades, WA

Sweet Creek Hike

Sweet Creek Hike

Sweet Creek Hike

Central Oregon Coast, OR

Chimney Rock Trail

Chimney Rock Trail

Chimney Rock Trail

Central Oregon, OR

Cascade Head Sea Cave

Cascade Head Sea Cave

Cascade Head Sea Cave

Northern Oregon Coast, OR

Peninsula Park

Portland Metro Area, OR

Chinidere Mountain + Wahtum Lake Hike

Chinidere Mountain + Wahtum Lake Hike

Chinidere Mountain + Wahtum Lake Hike

Columbia River Gorge, OR

Larch Mountain Trail

Larch Mountain Trail

Larch Mountain Trail

Columbia River Gorge, OR

McNeil Point

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Burnt Lake + Zigzag Mountain - Mount Hood Wilderness

Burnt Lake + Zigzag Mountain

Burnt Lake + Zigzag Mountain

Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR

Adventures Explored

Adventures Explored

Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park

Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park

Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park

Potlatch State Park

Potlatch State Park

Potlatch State Park

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Fort Worden Beach - Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend

Fort Worden Beach

Fort Worden Beach

Hood Canal + Eastern Olympic Peninsula, WA

Eagle Creek Campground

Eagle Creek Campground

Eagle Creek Campground

Columbia River Gorge, OR

Lost Prairie Campground

Lost Prairie Campground

Lost Prairie Campground

Willamette Foothills, OR

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

Portland Metro Area, OR

Dungeness Recreation Area Campground

Dungeness Recreation Area Campground

Dungeness Recreation Area Campground

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Hume Lake Campground

Hume Lake Campground

Hume Lake Campground

Southern Sierra, CA

Sol Duc Falls - Olympic National Park

Sol Duc Falls

Western Olympic Peninsula, WA

Sulphur Banks + Crater Rim Trail Loop - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Sulphur Banks + Crater Rim Trail Loop

Sulphur Banks + Crater Rim Trail Loop

Desert View Trail - Mount San Jacinto State Park

Desert View Trail

Desert View Trail

Western Sonoran + Colorado Desert, CA

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Vancouver National Historic Reserve

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Portland Metro Area, WA