In the mid-Columbia River Gorge, a creek (and later its falls) was originally named “Starveout Creek” due to a wreck […]
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Brrrrr! A Cold Climb to Stacker Butte
A little sunshine peeking through the clouds, highlighting the brilliant white of fresh fallen snow. Throw in a cold, brisk […]
Memaloose Hills in Mid-January
The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]
Cape Horn Journey
The promise of blue skies and gorgeous views. In early January I drove to the Cape Horn Trailhead in the western […]
Catherine Creek in early Winter
On a late December day with the promise of a little sunshine, I headed to the east side of the […]
A Cold and Gusty Visit to Stacker Butte
The hike to Stacker Butte in early spring is a favorite. There’s a raw beauty to the Oak-Savannah country that […]
A climb to the Summit of Burdoin Mountain, one of the best views in the Columbia River Gorge
The Kreps Family owns a large cattle ranch north of Bingen, Washington and are kind enough to open their property […]
A Late November Hike through Columbia River Gorge History
Early morning with a little chill in the air. The fog was beginning to lift from the Husum valley, providing […]
A Beautiful Spring Day in late November
The day after Thanksgiving Day. The promise of warm sunshine on the south-facing slopes on the east side of the […]
A Halloween Pilgrimage to Silver Star Mountain
Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located about 28 crow-flying miles […]