A few years back in late winter, I decided to head south to Las Vegas. It had been a cold, […]
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John Carr
Big Slide Mountain in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness
Long ago I enjoyed fishing for summer steelhead on the Collowash River in the upper drainages of the Clackamas River. […]
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The New Year Begins in the Lush, Wooded Hills of Portland Heights
The New Year always brings thoughts of new beginnings and wonders to come. As I hike through the West Hills […]
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Coyotes are a Prowling
As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, I look for predators and their prey. More often than not, […]
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Burnt Lake
My vehicle was the only one parked at the Mt. Hood Wilderness Trailhead. It was a very pretty morning near […]
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Winter in the Tualatin Hills
The early days after the winter solstice are always a time of both dormancy and new life. As I hike […]
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An Original Showcase for the Scenic Columbia River Highway: The Dramatic Trail from Multnomah Falls to Sherrard Point
The Larch Mountain Trail begins at the Multnomah Falls Lodge, about 50 feet above sea level, and ends at Sherrard Point, […]
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Up at the Crack of Dawn
The first days of the New Year are always a treat. On this morning I jumped (well, maybe not jumped) […]
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Happy New Year!
To paraphrase Mr. Cruise, Bryce Canyon is a target-rich environment for photographers! Spectacular, colorful rock formations are visible from many […]
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Merry Christmas to All
It was 31 degrees with dense fog as I began a hike through the West Hills of Portland. But, to […]