Tryon Creek Ferns and small cedar trees carpet the forest floor, while hemlock trees find space on the hillsides. Large-leaf […]
Wintertime in the Tualatin Hills
Migratory Birds Early winter in the Pacific Northwest is an exciting time. Mallard ducks can be spotted on ponds, while […]
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High on the Imnaha Divide
Ruffed Grouse The scenic 30-mile drive from Joseph to Imnaha is an adventure in itself. A highlight is the Imnaha […]
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Entering the BLast Zone
Volcanic Landscape Mt. St. Helens’ active Spirit Lake stage began about 3,900 years ago, with eruptions punctuated by long dormant […]
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A Pleasant Hike on the East Fork Wallowa River Trail
Pikas The hike to Aneroid Lake from the Wallowa Lake Trailhead is one of the most popular in the Eagle […]
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From Urban Coyotes to Roosevelt Elk
Roosevelt Elk Early winter in the Pacific Northwest is an exciting time. Elk graze in open meadows, while coyotes and […]
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Happy New Years! From McNeil Peak, an all-time Favorite
William O. Douglas Wilderness I have always enjoyed hiking in the Cascade Mountains of Central Washington. A favorite destination is […]
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Merry Christmas to All
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A Visit to the Eagle Cap Wilderness
Chief Joseph Trail On a three-day visit to Joseph, Oregon, in the mid-2010s, we embarked on an unforgettable hiking adventure […]
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Early Signs of Winter in Northwest Oregon
Deer Early December in the Pacific Northwest is always an interesting and vibrant time. Fishermen are awaiting winter steelhead to […]