Sunrise Day Lodge In early summer, I stayed a few days at rustic Whistlin’ Jack’s Lodge. It provides easy access […]
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Portland’s International Rose Garden is a Treat to Visit
Roses On a beautiful day, we spent some time exploring the Portland International Rose Test Garden. As the oldest public […]
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A Wonderful Hike to the Tarns below McNeil Point on Mt. Hood
McNeil Point Experience the breathtaking beauty of the McNeil Point area on Mt. Hood, a premier destination for Pacific Northwest […]
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An Early Summer Hike to the Summit of Humbug Mountain
Coastal Mountains On a nice morning I returned to the Oregon Coastal Mountains. Humbug Mountain had a significant advantage: its […]
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Late Spring in NW Oregon
Blacktail Deer Late Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a truly captivating season. Urban trails and nature parks transform into […]
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Storey Burn on a Late Spring Day
Gales Creek I enjoy hiking in the Coastal Mountains. The verdant rainforest with its abundant ferns, creeks, and large trees […]
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A Wild Orchid in the West Hills of Portland?
Phantom Orchid Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a truly captivating season. As the landscape awakens, urban trails transform into […]
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Burnt Lake: A Favorite Spring Destination in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
Burnt Lake It was a beautiful spring day. Time to get outdoors and enjoy a wonderful hike. The thought of […]
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Blacktail Deer enjoying a Pose
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a beautiful spring day, perfect for an outing to the Coastal Mountains. My destination was […]
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Mirror Lake Earned its Name
Mt. Hood Mirror Lake truly lives up to its name, offering breathtaking, crystal-clear reflections of Mt. Hood. Unlike many other […]