West Hills of Portland The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge […]
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Boomscooter Pond
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a beautiful sunny day near mid-April. We decided to take an outing to the Coastal […]
Beautiful Orange Eyes
West Hills I enjoy hiking in Portland Heights in the springtime. There are multiple marked urban trails. And, there is […]
An Oldie but Goodie: A Climb to Fish Creek Mountain
Exploration Has Its Rewards A while back I returned to a hike made many years ago. It had changed dramatically. […]
The Roots of Tryon Creek State Park
Beautiful Wild Lilies On the first weekend of spring we visited Tryon Creek State Park. It’s the only Oregon State […]
Early Spring Wildflowers
Spring Wildflowers Around the spring equinox the hills are becoming alive with many signs of spring. Domestic flowers and early […]
The Majestic Snow-Covered Volcanos of Portland
Council Crest I enjoy hiking in the West Hills. Several scenic trails lead to 1,070-foot Council Crest, at the top […]
Skycar Viewpoint, Deep in the Coastal Mountains
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a beautiful sunny day near the Spring Equinox. We decided to take an outing to […]
March in the West Hills of Portland
Portland Heights The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from […]
A Nostalgic Wintertime Climb to the Summit of Silver Star Mountain
Views Forever Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located about […]