On the last weekend of December, I drove to the east side of the Columbia River Gorge to the Rowena […]
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John Carr
A Rainy, Rainy Outing in Lewis and Clark’s Footsteps
I was thinking to myself – – – rain, rain, rain go away and come back another day. But, rain […]
Slippery When Wet
A cold, rainy day in mid-December. Seemed like a good time to do the 4.2-mile loop hike in the Tualatin Hills […]
Sometimes a Great Notion
Felt like the Stampers, I did. Hiking in the Coastal Mountains always reminds me of Ken Kesey’s ode to the old-time […]
Cape Horn Delight
The last weekend of November I drove to the Cape Horn Trailhead in the western Columbia River Gorge. The loop […]
Virginia Lake Adventure
On a reasonably nice day in late November we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s […]
Oregon Zoo Visit
Colorful maple leaves covering the yard, crisp temperatures in the 40′s and a generous expanse of sunshine. A good excuse […]
A Rainy Day Hike through Oregon History
Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of Portland. By a vote of 52-50 in 1843 by […]
Weldon Wagon Road Trek
On the second weekend of November, I decided to stretch my legs and do a relatively easy hike near the little town […]
Burnt Lake Visit
The first Sunday of November was a dreary, drizzly day. It was time to get outdoors and enjoy a wonderful […]