Storey Burn I enjoy hiking in the Coastal Mountains. The verdant rainforest with its abundant ferns, creeks and large Douglas […]
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John Carr
Summertime in the City
Portland Heights The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from […]
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Mirror Lake Provides a Grand Reflection of Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Mirror Lake is one of those destinations that lives up to its name. You can truly see Mt. […]
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A Grand Alpine Destination on Mt. Adams
Bird Creek Meadows Mid-summer is an ideal time to visit Bird Creek Meadows on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams. […]
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Summertime at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Tualatin Hills Nature Park Squirrels On a pretty day in late June, I returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park […]
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Late Sping at the Portland’s International Rose Garden
Roses On a nice, mostly overcast day, I went to the Portland International Rose Test Garden. It is the oldest public […]
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Cooper Spur: A Wonderful Climb on Mt. Hood
Cloud Cap On a beautiful day in the mid-aughts, I drove to the Cloud Cap Saddle Campground on the northeast […]
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Butterflies, Juncos and Urban Deer
Butterflies In the steep greenways and nature parks in the West Hills of Portland are many places to spot wild […]
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Carl Lake: Deep into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness In the late aughts, I hiked to Carl Lake in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. The Trail passed […]
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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 […]