Great Blue Heron Experience the beauty of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, an exceptional urban sanctuary located just southwest […]
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Springtime on Oak Island
Sauvie Island Sauvie Island is impressive, covering 40 square-miles. It is the largest river island in the United States, bigger […]
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A Springtime Hike to Warrior Rock Lighthouse
Sauvie Island It had been a while since I hiked to the north end of Sauvie Island, about 20 miles […]
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Wildwood and Marquam Trails on the Spring Equinox
Pittock Mansion On an early spring day I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot ridge […]
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A Winter Hike from Champoeg to Butteville
Oregon History When did Oregon decide to become a USA territory instead of remaining part of Canada? I decided to […]
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Winter Reflections
Wildlife Preserve Tualatin Hills Nature Park is a remarkable 222-acre wildlife preserve situated in the heart of Beaverton, Oregon. Nestled […]
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First Wildflower of the Year and Robins to be Seen: Is it Spring?
Wildflowers Blooming Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom signals the start of spring. Others wait for the equinox. […]
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Pittock Mansion and the Wildwood in the Wintertime
Pittock Mansion On one of the early days of February, I visited the magnificent 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. Perched atop […]
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Law School or Tryon Creek?
Tryon Creek Ferns and small cedar trees carpet the forest floor, while hemlock trees find space on the hillsides. Large-leaf […]
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Meadow or Lake?
Virginia Lake In early September I drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s always an interesting […]