The 2020 schedule will be published soon.

Join me on an upcoming trip to explore the stories, trails, and unexpected places of Oregon, Washington, and California. I guide with Road Scholar, hiking clubs, and outdoor travel companies.

Here are a few of the regions and places I enjoy sharing with visitors:


Walking Wicked San Francisco
A walking tour of San Francisco’s wild Barbary Coast from the Gold Rush to today

Eugene’s Mural Wander
An easy wander to visit Eugene’s colorful and stunning murals

Timberline Lodge – Coming Soon
A walking tour of this beautiful and historic lodge on Mount Hood.

Central Oregon Explore
Discover the trails and vistas of central Oregon, includes Crater Lake National Park

Lighthouses & Shipwrecks of Oregon
Discover the picturesque, historic, and sometimes haunting Oregon coast.

Walking Scandalous Portland – Coming Soon
A historic stroll through Portland’s frontier injustice


“Thank you so much for giving my grandchild and I an extraordinary memory. Very special.” – Liz, New York

“Thank you for a great Road Scholar trip. We really enjoyed it!” – G, C, and A, Florida

The Crater Lake and Bend Outdoor Adventure was beyond terrific. Mark led the group in activities that included exploring a lava tube cave, rafting some class 3 rapids, hiking up to 5 and 6 miles a day in some beautiful terrain, enjoying Crater Lake in a guided boat…He created an atmosphere that rates 5 stars!!Ruth, North Carolina

“His organizational skills are very impressive; we packed a huge amount of learning and fun into one week. He even snuck in a nighttime walk near Crater Lake to a spring coming out of the mountain with a flock of little bats skimming around the pool inches from us. Loved it!”

“Mark led this group in an easy-going and positive manner. The program was fun and the educational benefits were high. The activities fostered a bonding between grandchild and grandparent as well as with the group as a whole. He had excellent suggestions for free-time activities and restaurants on our own. He prepared us well for what we were going to see and do.”

“Thank you for all your help, kindness and consideration you gave to us on this trip. Truly enjoyed our adventure and the many wonderful places we visited – your stories and extra information has made Oregon extra memorable. All Best Wishes.” Connie, Minnesota.