After crossing Santiam Pass on a nice autumn day, I took a detour to the east at Marion Forks, driving […]
Archive for ‘Oregon Cascades Hikes’
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 […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #3: Cooper Spur
A steep climb well above treeline, alpine wildflowers with bright colors growing in the tundra-like environment and views extending seemingly […]
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A Hike for Altitude
Living near sea level, I tend to run out of energy exercising above 6,000 feet. Since all the interesting alpine […]
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Alpine Wildflowers
While hiking in the alpine areas of the Mt. Hood Wilderness lately, I’ve been taking photos of the brilliantly colored […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #2: McNeil Point
Alpine meadows are found in the mountains at about 6,000 feet of elevation, and are usually free of snow beginning in […]
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Lookout Mountain, a Spectacular Setting in the Old Oregon Cascades
At the Fifteenmile Forest Camp on the northern edge of the 44-square mile Badger Creek Wilderness, I was greeted with […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #1: Paradise Park
Alpine meadows are typically found in the higher mountains at about 6,000 feet of elevation, and are usually free of […]
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West Zigzag Mountain in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
A tough, mid-elevation hike near Mt. Hood was the order of the day in early July. What better way to enjoy […]
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A tough, cold and wet hike in the Table Rock Wilderness
In mid June I drove to the Table Rock Trailhead about 42 crow-flying miles south-southeast of home. The Trail follows an […]