On a trip to the Oregon Coast, I took a detour to visit Soapstone Lake. It is a relatively easy […]
Archive for ‘Oregon Coastal Mountain Hiking’
Hiking in the Coastal Mountains
In early May I hiked the 14-mile trail (1,450 feet of cumulative elevation gain) around Henry Hagg Lake on the eastern […]
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A Western Pond Turtle brings a smile to the face
Built up some karma I did. Hiking a stretch of the trail along the two-lane paved road, I spotted a […]
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A Good-looking Blonde
Over the last few years of visiting the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, I have often spotted a blonde elk. The […]
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Storey Burn on a late Autumn’s Day
It was a fine day for hiking, a Goldilocks’s day – – – not too cold, not too warm and […]
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Autumn in the Rain
The weather forecaster said the mid-November day would begin with drizzle, moving to steady rain and brisk wind gusts by […]
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An Ascent to the Highest Point in Northwest Oregon
Continuing my hiking adventure in late April, I left the Sandstone Lake Trailhead and drove to Saddle Mountain. This is […]
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Tranquility at Soapstone
Tranquility and serenity, those are the best descriptions of a visit to Soapstone Lake. It is a relatively easy hike – […]
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Another Side of Spirit Mountain
Colorful flower gardens caught my eye. Rows of beautiful tulips and azaleas surrounded the grounds of Spirit Mountain Casino.
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First Wild Orchid of the Year
In late March my destination was the eastern foothills of the Coastal Mountains. A 14-mile up-and-down trail travels around Henry […]