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. […]
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A Special Visit to Silver Star Mountain
Sixteen years ago we placed a portion of my father’s ashes on Silver Star’s summit. The 4,390-foot summit of Silver […]
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Exquisite Fairy Falls
On the first 90-degree day of 2017, I took the old Columbia River Highway to the Wahkeena Falls Trailhead, several […]
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A Magnificent Hike to a Triple-tiered, 200-foot Waterfall
On a very warm and sunny day I drove north of Carson, Washington to a large parking area. From there […]
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A Stormy Climb to Phlox Point
The weather forecaster promised a sunny day I recalled while smearing on the sun protection. But, as expected I jinked […]
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A Cold and Gusty Hike to Stacker Butte
Ascending Eightmile Creek Canyon, I soon found the old pioneer gravesite. The person was born 192 years ago when Honest Abe was […]
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A Sunny Hike through an Oak Savannah
Finally, a sunny day! A day to enjoy the sunshine and wildflowers. I drove in the early morning to the […]