In early November I drove to Triangle Pass, and then to the Grassy Knoll Trailhead about seven miles north of the […]
Archive for ‘Columbia River Gorge Hikes’
A Beautiful Fall Hike 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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Starvation Creek Waterfall and Summer Wildflowers
On an sunny, early summer day I set out to take waterfall photos in the Columbia River Gorge. Unlike most days […]
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A 4,000-foot Climb to the Old Cascades
Why was I feeling so sluggish after two miles into the hike I kept asking myself? I was doing the […]
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A Rainy Day Hike on Hardy Ridge
On the first weekend of summer I drove to the north side of the Columbia River Gorge. It was a rainy day […]
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A 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 mid-May hike with over 4,000 feet of stamina-challenging elevation gain
A handful of very popular hiking areas in the Columbia River Gorge are seeing a large increase in daily usage. Dog […]
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A Picturesque Hike through Columbia River Gorge History
Early morning on a beautiful sunny Saturday near Husum I found the beginning of the Weldon Wagon Road Trailhead. The 2 1/2-mile wagon […]
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Macro Lens Photos of Memaloose Hills’ Wildflowers
A beautiful day to break out the prime macro lens and take wildflower photos. The slopes of the Memaloose Hills west […]
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An Enjoyable, but Windy Ascent to Hardy Ridge
Phlox Point is one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. It’s near the western end […]