A little sunshine peeking through the clouds, highlighting the brilliant white of fresh fallen snow. Throw in a cold, brisk […]
Archive for January 2018
Hiking the Marquam Trail to Council Crest
On a cool and cloudy day, I broke out the hiking boots and day pack. Soon I’m stretching my legs […]
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Crashing Winter Waves on the Oregon Coast
Huge waves crashing on the beach, causing the closure of sections of highway and damage to businesses in the area. […]
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Memaloose Hills in Mid-January
The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]
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Cape Horn Journey
The promise of blue skies and gorgeous views. In early January I drove to the Cape Horn Trailhead in the western […]
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The Path to Lewis and CLark
Ferns and small cedar trees cover the forest floor, hemlock trees squeeze into spaces on the hillsides, large-leaf maple trees […]
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Catherine Creek in early Winter
On a late December day with the promise of a little sunshine, I headed to the east side of the […]
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Beauty and the Beast: Freezing Rain in Portland
Late December brought below freezing temperatures and rain. Mix them together and out comes freezing rain. As the sun broke […]
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What’s Up Virginia?
It was a cold December day. There was a bite in the air and concrete skies above. A day to […]