On a nice, sunny weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 14-mile loop hike from Portland Heights. This is the […]
Archive for February 2015
Exploring the Westside of Portland – I
Most of my photography takes place while hiking in wilderness areas in the Pacific Northwest. I also enjoy outings in […]
Sea Lions and Bald Eagles
It had been four years since I hiked to the north end of Sauvie Island, about 20 miles northwest of home. […]
Fresh Air and Sunshine at the Carty Unit
Mid-February and a beautiful spring-like day – – – it had all the makings of a fun trip to the Carty […]
Mid-winter Visit to the Tarns below McNeil Point
One of my favorite mid-summer destinations on Mt. Hood is the McNeil Point Shelter via Bald Mountain. Wildflowers of almost […]
An Enjoyable Hike through Portland Heights
A beautiful spring-like morning beckoned me to the sights of Portland Heights. The Heights rise from near sea level on the […]
Memaloose Hills Blacktail
In mid-winter I returned to the the Memaloose Hills for a three-mile hike. The Oak-Savannah habitat is always a great location to photograph […]
Eye Candy at the Auto Show
Prancing ponies, polished chrome and highly-waxed sheet metal. The Oregon International Auto Show had arrived at the Convention Center. We toured the […]
Mosier in the Springtime?
The area from Mosier to the Rowena Plateau is a fun place to visit and explore. It is located in the east side […]
A long, but rewarding climb to the Benson Plateau
On the last day of January I returned to the Benson Plateau, one of my favorite destinations. The Plateau lies at […]
