On a late December day with the promise of a little sunshine, I headed to the east side of the […]
Archive for ‘Columbia River Gorge Hikes’
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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A Wildflower Bonanza on a Hike to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the summit of Hardy Ridge, one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. […]
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A Beautiful, but Tough 4,000-foot Climb to the Benson Plateau
It would be a record high temperature day in Portland of 98 degrees. Not thinking very clearly, I decided to […]
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The Classic 4,000-foot Climb to the Summit of Larch Mountain from Multnomah Falls
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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A Photographer’s Paradise: McCall Point on Memorial Day
A beautiful sunny Memorial Day with little wind. An early start for a nice outing sounded like a great idea. […]