Blacktail Deer Late Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a truly captivating season. Urban trails and nature parks transform into […]
Storey Burn on a Late 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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A Wild Orchid in the West Hills of Portland?
Phantom Orchid Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a truly captivating season. As the landscape awakens, urban trails transform into […]
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Burnt Lake: A Favorite Spring Destination in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
Burnt Lake It was a beautiful spring day. Time to get outdoors and enjoy a wonderful hike. The thought of […]
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Blacktail Deer enjoying a Pose
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a beautiful spring day, perfect for an outing to the Coastal Mountains. My destination was […]
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Mirror Lake Earned its Name
Mt. Hood Mirror Lake truly lives up to its name, offering breathtaking, crystal-clear reflections of Mt. Hood. Unlike many other […]
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Enjoying the Wild BIrds at the Tualatin River NWR
Great Blue Heron Experience the beauty of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, an exceptional urban sanctuary located just southwest […]
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Nature Hike in the Tualatin Hills
Squirrel Springtime in the Pacific Northwest is an interesting time. Squirrels, rabbits, and songbirds can be seen along urban trails. […]
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A Wonderful Visit to the Portland Japanese Gardens
Gardens The 5 1/2-acre grounds of the Portland Japanese Gardens are always a delight to visit. The five separate gardens are […]
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A Springtime Hike up Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain The Buxton area, located west of Portland, was settled by Henry T. Buxton in 1884 and named in […]