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Archive for ‘Columbia River Gorge Hikes’
Sweat and Toil to Nesmith Point
A rite of passage every spring before the summer hiking season is to climb one or more of the thigh-busting […]
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Treking on the Weldon Wagon Road
It’s always a joy to hike with my favorite model. The Weldon Wagon Road built in 1911 is the very […]
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Winter Climb to Phlox Point
What a view! At almost 3,000 feet the summit of Hardy Ridge is one of the highest points in the […]
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Burdoin Mountain
The Kreps Family owns a large cattle ranch north of Bingen, Washington and are kind enough to open their property […]
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The Beauty of Icy Waterfalls
After a few days of below freezing temperatures, the majestic waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge are rimmed with ice. […]
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Benson Plateau
Several years ago I published an article in The Oregonian about hiking to the Benson Plateau. The area remains a […]
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Silver Star at its Peak and Wild Lilies too
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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Journey to the Washougal River
On a nice sunny day I took a short drive to the Washougal River area in Southwest Washington. While taking […]
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Silver Star at its Peak
Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located about 28 crow-flying miles […]