Columbia River Gorge Early summer provides an excellent opportunity for hiking in the Columbia River Gorge. Aim for a day […]
Springtime Flowers Blooming in the West Hills
Wild Lilies The signs of spring are showing in the Pacific Northwest. It’s an interesting time. Squirrels, rabbits, and songbirds […]
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Blacktail and Boomscooter too
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a nice springtime day. I decided to take an outing to the Coastal Mountains. L.L. […]
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White River and Dechutes River Waterfalls
Sherars Falls After a very enjoyable hike in the Criterion Tract south of Maupin, I drove downstream along the Deschutes […]
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Hiking into the Criterion Tract
Criterion Tract It was a beautiful, sunny spring day. I parked at the Criterion Tract 965-foot trailhead, about seven miles […]
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Spring Hiking on the Hard Stone Trail in Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon The pungent smell of sagebrush brought a smile to my face, and conjured up many memories of my […]
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Spring Hiking on the Pinnacles Trail in Cottonwood Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon The pungent smell of sagebrush brought a smile to my face, and conjured up many memories of my […]
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A Lower Deschutes River Outing
A Natural Arch A beautiful day in late March on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. My destinations were […]
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A Springtime Climb to Indian Point
Columbia River Gorge Picture this: a vibrant tapestry of nature unfolds before you. Exquisite pink, spotted, and striped wild orchids […]
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Early Spring in Portland Heights
Spotted Towhees Many signs of spring are beginning to show in the Pacific Northwest. It’s an interesting time. Squirrels, rabbits, […]