On a nice, sunny weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 14-mile loop hike from Portland Heights. This is the […]
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Exploring the Westside of Portland – I
Most of my photography takes place while hiking in wilderness areas in the Pacific Northwest. I also enjoy outings in […]
Sea Lions and Bald Eagles
It had been four years since I hiked to the north end of Sauvie Island, about 20 miles northwest of home. […]
Fresh Air and Sunshine at the Carty Unit
Mid-February and a beautiful spring-like day – – – it had all the makings of a fun trip to the Carty […]
An Enjoyable Hike through Portland Heights
A beautiful spring-like morning beckoned me to the sights of Portland Heights. The Heights rise from near sea level on the […]
A Visit to Tryon State Park
Tryon Creek is the only Oregon state park within a major metropolitan area, a few miles southeast of home. Many ferns and […]
Photography in Early Winter
It was a dark, dreary, drizzly day in early winter, not a target-rich environment for a photographer. But a photographer […]
Marquam Trail to Council Crest
For as far north as Portland is, north of the 45th Parallel, it typically receives mild weather during the winter. […]
Shapeshifters on the Maple Trail?
On the last weekend of December I returned to the Maple Trail in Forest Park. By extending the hike to […]
Colorful Sights on an Autumn Hike
A cold, crisp morning greeted me with the expectation of a few snow flurries. After putting on some warm clothes, I […]
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