The first Saturday of spring was a beautiful and sunny day in the Columbia River Gorge. While parking at the […]
Archive for March 2014
Baskett Outing
A fun early spring visit to a National Wildlife Refuge in the Willamette Valley. This time the destination was the […]
Prequel to Kinzel Mine Outing
Last fall I published a blog post about hiking to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness. Since […]
Stacker Butte on a Beaut of a Day
Sunshine, temperatures in the 50’s and green grass as far as the eye can see. In a few more weeks […]
Catherine is a Beauty
First day of daylight savings time and what a day it was. Sun breaks, a light breeze and wild flowers […]
Buxton Trestle to Hare Canyon
Too much rain and water in the lowlands. Time to visit and enjoy a ten mile hike in the upper […]
Crow and Iris
Pleasant 3 1/2 mile loop hike from home. Spring flowers in bloom, yet it’s still three weeks until the equinox. […]
Convicts and the Cherry Orchard
Six varieties of wildflowers in bloom, including the first wild lily of the year. Bald eagles, ravens and red-tailed hawks […]
A Winter Walk in Portland
Two weekends ago it was snow and ice. Today its green grass, mid-40’s with a few sun breaks. Throw on […]
A Pleasant Stay at the Sylvia Beach Hotel
Late winter on the Central Oregon Coast at beautiful Nye Beach. A very pleasant stay at the Sylvia Beach Hotel. Each […]
John Carr Outdoors 