Portland West Hills
The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from southeast to northwest, separating Portland from Beaverton and other cities of the Tualatin Valley to the west.
Wily Coyote
Song Sparrow
By late February, signs of spring have sprung. A few early flowers are in bloom, little songbirds are singing and coyotes are exploring.
One of my favorite hiking venues is nearby 205-acre Marquam Nature Park. Several miles of trails lead to 1,070-foot Council Crest, at the top of the Tualatin Mountains with jaw-dropping views of the snow-covered Casccade peaks.
As I hike the trails, I look for those early signs of spring. They always bring a smile to my face.
Spotted Towhee
Lots of Sword Ferns and Cedar trees along the trails
Keeping culverts open in Marquam Nature Park
Pretty day on the trail
Marquam Nature Park (trees need some thinning)
Moss growing on the north side of the tree (who would have guessed?)
Fun stretches of the trail
Crow
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