Columbia River Gorge Picture this: a vibrant tapestry of nature unfolds before you. Exquisite pink, spotted, and striped wild orchids […]
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, […]
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A Nice Hike to the Summit of Humbug Mountain
Coastal Mountains In late March, I returned to the Oregon Coastal Mountains. Humbug Mountain had a significant advantage: its easy […]
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A Storey Burn on an Early Spring Day
Gales Creek I enjoy hiking in the Coastal Mountains. The verdant rainforest with its abundant ferns, creeks, and large trees […]
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Wildwood and Marquam Trails on the Spring Equinox
Pittock Mansion On an early spring day I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot ridge […]
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Mid-March in the Pacific Northwest
Spotted Towhees Many signs of spring are beginning to show in the Pacific Northwest. It’s an interesting time. Squirrels, rabbits, […]
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A Late Winter Hike to the Summit of the Coastal Mountains
Gales Creek Trail In early March, I went on an interesting eight-mile out-and-back hike along the Gales Creek Trail, leading […]
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Summit of Round Mountain in the Goat Rocks Wilderness
Goat Rocks A pleasant and moderate climb leads to the 6,000-foot summit of Round Mountain, nestled within the Goat Rocks […]
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A Winter Hike from Champoeg to Butteville
Oregon History When did Oregon decide to become a USA territory instead of remaining part of Canada? I decided to […]
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Early March in the Pacific Northwest
Spotted Towhees As winter progresses in the Pacific Northwest, it’s an interesting time. Squirrels and songbirds can be seen along […]