In early April my destination was the eastern foothills of the Coastal Mountains. A 14-mile up-and-down trail travels around Henry […]
Archive for April 2017
Oak Island Bald Eagles are Nesting
Oak Island is open again for the season. On a warm but overcast day, we hiked around the Island until running […]
Naked Broomrape!
Mid-April, and what a day it was. Sunshine, very little wind and too many colorful wild flowers to count. I […]
Amazing Drift Creek Suspension Bridge
Standing on a 150-foot suspension bridge, swaying slightly in the breeze, gave me an up-close view of Drift Creek Falls. […]
A Beautiful Spring Hike in Cottonwood Canyon
The pungent smell of sagebrush brought a smile to my face, and conjured up many memories of my youth. Cottonwood […]
Cape Perpetua Adventures
In late March we made a pleasant visit to the Oregon Coast, staying at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. On […]
Memaloose Hills Early Wildflower Hike
The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring there […]
Old Town Florence and Cobra Lilies on the Oregon Coast
In late March we made a pleasant visit to the Oregon Coast, staying at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. Florence […]
Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast
In late March we stayed on the Oregon Coast, initially at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. We spent a […]
Springtime on the Central Oregon Coast
In late March we stayed on the Oregon Coast, beginning near Yachats and ending at Lincoln City. After visiting old friends […]
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