Blue Skies As winter progresses in the Pacific Northwest, it’s an interesting time. Squirrels, Blacktail deer and songbirds can be […]
Early Springtime on Humbug Mountain
Humbug Mountain In mid-February, I returned to the Oregon Coastal Mountains. This one had a big plus in its favor […]
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First Wildflower of the Year and Robins to be Seen: Is it Spring?
Wildflowers Blooming Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom signals the start of spring. Others wait for the equinox. […]
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A Winter View of Buxton Oregon from Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain The Buxton area west of Portland was settled by Henry T. Buxton in 1884, and the town was […]
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Pittock Mansion and the Wildwood in the Wintertime
Pittock Mansion On one of the early days of February, I visited the magnificent 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. Perched atop […]
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Early February in the Pacific Northwest
Crows As winter progresses in the Pacific Northwest, it’s an interesting time. Squirrels and songbirds can be seen along urban […]
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Law School or Tryon Creek?
Tryon Creek Ferns and small cedar trees carpet the forest floor, while hemlock trees find space on the hillsides. Large-leaf […]
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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 […]