Pittock Mansion On one of the early days of February, I visited the magnificent 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. Perched atop […]
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Signs of Springtime in the Greenways of the West Hills
Portland Heights There are many small canyons formed by seasonal creeks on the east side of the West Hills. Some […]
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Wintertime in the Greenways of the West Hills
Portland Heights There are many small canyons formed by seasonal creeks on the east side of the West Hills. Some […]
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Happy Thanksgiving Day
By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]
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Happy Halloween
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. In late October the transition to winter has begun. […]
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Pittock Mansion and the Wildwood
On one of the early days of autumn I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot […]
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Blacktail Deer in an Urban Environment
It’s always enjoyable spotting deer. Every once in awhile in early morning hours I see them in neighborhood yards. Usually […]
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Tromping through the Urban Woods
I decided to do some exploring in the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, and […]
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From Crows to Wild Lilies
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The Eclectic Architecture of Portland Heights
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