At the Fifteenmile Forest Camp on the northern edge of the 44-square mile Badger Creek Wilderness, I was greeted with […]

At the Fifteenmile Forest Camp on the northern edge of the 44-square mile Badger Creek Wilderness, I was greeted with […]
On the last weekend of July I returned to the Paradise Park Trailhead at the base of Mt. Hood, several […]
The characteristics of a great day hike are solitude, a variety of things to see, a good workout and maybe […]
On a very pleasant hike to 5,100-foot Fish Creek Mountain, I was entertained by small songbirds and butterflies. On the open […]
One of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – – this hike had […]
It was the first day of July with a warm, sunny forecast for Portland. What better time to drive to […]
On a cloudy, but nice mid-June day, I parked at the 3,500-foot Douglas Trailhead on the west side of the […]
The hike to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness is always a treat. In mid May I returned again. […]
First weekend of November, one of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – […]
Heavy rain and wind with the promise of snow at higher elevations. What could be a better receipe for a […]