Alpine Scenery Silver Star Mountain stands as a sentinel overlooking the Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area, situated just 28 miles […]
Archive for ‘Columbia River Gorge Hikes’
A Springtime Conditioning Hike in the Columbia River Gorge
Eagle Creek Fire Nine years ago a large, human-caused wildfire was started in the Eagle Creek Drainage of the Columbia […]
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Augsperger and Dog Mountain Summits: Two for the Price of One
Columbia River Gorge Early summer provides an excellent opportunity for hiking in the Columbia River Gorge. Aim for a day […]
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A Springtime Climb to Indian Point
Columbia River Gorge Picture this: a vibrant tapestry of nature unfolds before you. Exquisite pink, spotted, and striped wild orchids […]
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Happy Thanksgiving Day
May you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.
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Multnomah Falls and Bald Eagles too
Columbia River Gorge Multnomah Falls in the autumn is a breathtaking spectacle. The cascading water contrasts beautifully with the vibrant […]
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Grand Viewpoint of the Cascade Mountain Peaks
Larch Mountain Sherrard Point sits on the 4,100-foot summit of an ancient, eroded central volcanic plug named Larch Mountain. It’s […]
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Wildfire Recovery in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness
Eagle Creek Wildfire Eight years ago a large, human-caused wildfire was started in the Eagle Creek Drainage in the Columbia […]
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Green Point Mountain Summit Hike: A True Columbia River Gorge Challenge
Up, Up and Away What is 39,000 steps, 18 miles, 5,000 feet of elevation gain, 11 1/2 hours in duration […]
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A Shout Out to the BPA Hiking Group
McCall Point It was a beautiful sunny April day with little wind. I drove to the east side of the […]