On a sunny morning I was looking forward to a early-July conditioning hike in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. The Boulder Ridge […]
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A Rainy Day Hike Around Timothy Lake
The magnificent view of Mt. Hood over Timothy Lake has been one of the iconic scenes of the Pacific Northwest for […]
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A hike to the summit of Olallie Butte
On a gorgeous late summer day I hiked to the top of 7,215-foot Olallie Butte. The third highest peak in […]
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Umbrella Falls
Every once in awhile it’s fun to try a new area, especially with alpine meadows. And, to make it interesting, throw […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #4: Barrett Spur
The 7,300-foot Black Knoll on upper Barrett Spur provides an awe-inspiring closeup view of Coe and Ladd Glaciers. To begin the […]
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Sweet Spring Hiking on Huckleberry Mountain
On a sunny morning I was looking forward to a mid-May conditioning hike in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. One month ago […]
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A Wonderful Spring Hike Around Timothy Lake
A beautiful sunrise on a Saturday morning. Time to do some hiking. I began at the edge of a large sub-alpine meadow […]
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Entertaining Sights near Sisters, Oregon
Majestic mountains, volcanic landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife, Sisters has it all. Taking a break from some long day hikes, I […]
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Hawk Mountain in Autumn
In mid-October I drove to 4,500-foot Cachebox Meadows near Graham Pass in the Mt. Hood National Forest. When I have the time […]
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McKenzie Pass, a beautiful autumn byway
From Sisters the McKenzie Pass byway follows the path of an 1860’s wagon route, ascending through forest until arriving at Windy Point with […]