How To Plan This Summer’s Outdoor Adventures Before it’s Too Late

It’s easy to forget that peak hiking and camping season is a lot closer than you might think. But February is a good time to start planning for the glorious summer months ahead by securing outdoor permits and reservations. Today on City Cast Portland, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding is here to prepare you for the season: how to set goals for what you want to accomplish outdoors, what permits and campgrounds to reserve, and how to get your winter body ready. Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Washington State Permits and Passes [wa.gov] Oregon State Passes and Permits [oregon.gov] Mount St. Helens Climbing Permits [usda.gov] Mount Margaret Permit [usda.gov] Central Cascades Wilderness Permits [usda.gov] Olympic National Park Permits [nps.gov] Enchantment Permits [usda.gov] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .