As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, the old stairways to homes built in the hillside always catch […]
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John Carr
Late Autumn in the West Hills
By late November and early December, we have already had some frosty mornings. The leaves from the maples and other […]
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Memories of Zion National Park
Wow! In early springtime a few years ago, I ventured to Zion National Park with my old friend Dan. It […]
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December Snowfall in Portland Heights
Early December brought a light snowfall to the hills of Portland. The next day brought some sunshine highlighting the bright […]
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The Queen’s Garden: Bryce Canyon National Park at its Best
Hoodoos appear almost magical at times. Formed out of limestone they range from my height to 150 feet tall. Around […]
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Kachess Ridge, a Lepidopterist’s Heaven
I had heard about Thorp Lake and Thorp Mountain over the years, but had never hiked to either. Early in […]
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Happy Thanksgiving Day
By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]
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November in the Tualatin Hills
In November the transition to winter has begun. Leaves are falling by the bucketful from hardwood trees. And, there are […]
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An Enchanted Destination, Deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
With these series of posts, I am highlighting some of my favorite wilderness destinations. Alpine areas are typically found in […]
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Dog Mountain can be a spectacular hike in winter too
Dog Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge is rightly famous for its wildflower displays in the springtime. I’ve hiked to […]