A sunny, late spring day at the Black Butte Ranch. What better way to spend the early afternoon than climbing […]
Archive for June 2014
Cape Horn Delight
Late spring, prospects of sunny weather – – – it was time to complete the last two hikes for entering […]
Goldendale Windmills
A sunny spring day was a good excuse to take a drive toward Goldendale. At one time it was a […]
To the Top of Beacon Rock
Late spring, prospects of sunny weather – – – it was time to complete the last two hikes for entering […]
Oak Island Outing
Another interesting loop hike around Oak Island. Bald Eagles, songbirds, wildflowers and some sunshine.
A Father’s Day Visit on Silver Star
The 4,390-foot summit of Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located […]
Return Trip to Colorado Rapids
A beautiful day on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. I was on the way to Colorado Rapids, a […]
Fascinating Moods of a Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed juncos are interesting and expressive birds. They are very common to see on my wilderness outings.
Kinzel Mine Revisited
Last fall I published a blog post about hiking to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness. Since […]
Tamanawas Falls
As many times as I’ve driven on Highway 35 by the trail sign to Tamanawas Falls, I never took the […]
John Carr Outdoors 