August 2022 – John Carr Outdoors

Hiking to the Summit of Mt. Defiance

It used to be that one of my annual rites of springtime was hiking the Starvation Ridge/Mt. Defiance Loop Trail […]

August 30, 2022 0 7

Tualatin River NWR Visit with the Family

The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of Portland, Oregon. It’s one of only a handful […]

August 26, 2022 0 6

A Very Dry Virginia Lake

On a cloudy day in August we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s always an […]

August 24, 2022 0 5

Auggie-Doggie: A Tough but Beautiful Columbia River Gorge Hike

A July morning seemed perfect for taking a hike in the Columbia River Gorge, and so it was. The temperature […]

August 20, 2022 3 5

An Amazing Aerial Tree Walk

Leach Botanical Garden was acquired by the City in 1972. It covers 16 acres in southeast Portland. The Garden is […]

August 16, 2022 1 7

The Exquisite Painted Lady

I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]

August 10, 2022 0 4

Western Tiger and a Spider Too

I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]