The characteristics of a great day hike are solitude, a variety of things to see, a good workout and maybe […]
Archive for ‘Oregon Cascades Hikes’
Dark-eyed Lady
On a very pleasant hike to 5,100-foot Fish Creek Mountain, I was entertained by small songbirds and butterflies. On the open […]
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A Gorgeous Hike to Burnt Lake in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
One of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – – this hike had […]
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A not-so-Paradise Park
It was the first day of July with a warm, sunny forecast for Portland. What better time to drive to […]
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Hiking in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness
On a cloudy, but nice mid-June day, I parked at the 3,500-foot Douglas Trailhead on the west side of the […]
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Hiking to the Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness
The hike to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness is always a treat. In mid May I returned again. […]
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A Stormy Hike to Burnt Lake and East Zigzag Mountain
First weekend of November, one of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – […]
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Carl Lake, Five Miles Deep into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Heavy rain and wind with the promise of snow at higher elevations. What could be a better receipe for a […]
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Marion Lake
After crossing Santiam Pass on a nice autumn day, I took a detour to the east at Marion Forks, driving […]
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Signs of Fall in the Roaring River Wilderness
I always enjoy getting close to big game animals in the wilderness. Even more, I like it when they pose […]