Nature Adventures

Oregon is a place apart, a place that retains its uniqueness, its unparalleled scenic beauty, its open spaces and vistas and its undisturbed natural areas. Take a walk on the wild side and explore the great outdoors in Oregon. Learn about the natural history of our great state with one of our naturalists.

Explore the Great Outdoors

To ensure our customers get the best nature adventure possible, we offer a wide range of services both indoors and outdoors. From guided hikes in the wilderness, wildlife walks around town or educational workshops and booths, people of all ages and abilities have a chance to discover and enjoy the fantastic biodiversity of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Guided Hiking Tours

Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is the largest national scenic area in the United States. Bring your sense of adventure because the Gorge is made for exploring. A network of hiking trails climbs from lowland forests to windy ridges on both sides of the Gorge.

Come hike with us! Join our team of naturalists as we explore the great outdoors in Oregon. Discover a new trail and learn the natural history of the land – become more aware of the place you live, connect with our community and enjoy the adventure of it all. Tours are available for all hiking abilities and ages.

Customized Tour topics include:

Historic Columbia River Highway History
Scenic viewpoints and gorgeous waterfalls
Geology, plant and animal interactions
Native Americans and pioneers land use
Eagle Creek Fire recovery

Looking for a different location?

Tell us what you have in mind and if the trail exists, we will find it and hike it together. No matter the hiking ability of your groups, we have a trail for you. Let our naturalists plan your next adventure and our experienced hiking guides lead the way. There is always something new to explore and learn, even about a trail you have travelled before. Let us show you.

Wildlife Walks

At Shooting Star Adventures we believe one of the best ways to experience wildlife is simply to get out into the Northwest’s fantastic countryside or even in our towns and cities. But if you’re unsure about what you’re looking for, this can become a daunting prospect. This is where our wildlife walks can help.

We work with school groups, scout groups and other local organizations to explore green areas and all aspects of the species found there. Our walks are fun, interactive and educational and by increasing your knowledge of your local biodiversity, you can help affect its conservation.

Educational Workshops

We provide educational sessions that help the next generation learn all about the land that surrounds us. Our instructors plan hands-on experiences easily linked to state and national curriculum and scout programming. We are here to help make the planning and presentation of environmental education topics simpler and more engaging.

All sessions are taught, whenever possible, in an outdoors environment to allow for the maximum opportunity to explore the great outdoors..