As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, I look for predators and their prey. More often than not, […]
Burnt Lake
My vehicle was the only one parked at the Mt. Hood Wilderness Trailhead. It was a very pretty morning near […]
Winter in the Tualatin Hills
The early days after the winter solstice are always a time of both dormancy and new life. As I hike […]
An Original Showcase for the Scenic Columbia River Highway: The Dramatic Trail from Multnomah Falls to Sherrard Point
The Larch Mountain Trail begins at the Multnomah Falls Lodge, about 50 feet above sea level, and ends at Sherrard Point, […]
Up at the Crack of Dawn
The first days of the New Year are always a treat. On this morning I jumped (well, maybe not jumped) […]
Happy New Year!
To paraphrase Mr. Cruise, Bryce Canyon is a target-rich environment for photographers! Spectacular, colorful rock formations are visible from many […]
Merry Christmas to All
It was 31 degrees with dense fog as I began a hike through the West Hills of Portland. But, to […]
Staircases and a One-legged Crow
As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, the old stairways to homes built in the hillside always catch […]
Late Autumn in the West Hills
By late November and early December, we have already had some frosty mornings. The leaves from the maples and other […]
Memories of Zion National Park
Wow! In early springtime a few years ago, I ventured to Zion National Park with my old friend Dan. It […]
John Carr Outdoors 