The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]
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A Mid-Winter Ascent to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the 2,957-foot summit of Hardy Ridge and one of the best destinations for a hike near the Portland […]
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Gillette Lake and Greenleaf Falls on a mid-Winter’s Day
Seven hours hiking, mostly in the heavy rain and gusty winds. The twilight-like atmosphere under the trees and the smell […]
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First Wildflowers of 2018
Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. Other folks wait until the equinox. […]
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Starvation Creek Falls
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 […]
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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 […]
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Cape Horn Journey
The promise of blue skies and gorgeous views. In early January I drove to the Cape Horn Trailhead in the western […]
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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 […]
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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 […]