I threw on the daypack, grabbed the camera and took off from home on a beautiful morning. After hiking down […]
Archive for ‘Portland Area Hikes’
A scenic hike on the Marquam Trail
The Marquam Trail stretches over five miles through peaceful, relatively secluded, second-growth forests in Southwest Portland. As part of the […]
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An Urban Hike on a Hot Summer Day
On the first weekend of summer I returned to the four-mile loop hike in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. It’s […]
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First Day of Summer in the City
Sunshine heralds the first day of summer, creating an irresistible pull to the outdoors. Soon we’re stretching our legs on a […]
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Visit to Sauvie Island
On a trip to Sauvie Island to buy some plants, we first stopped at the Oak Island Nature Trail parking […]
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Oak Island, but no Bald Eagles
I returned to Oak Island to see if I could spot some bald eagles. Located nearby on Sauvie Island, it’s […]
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Oak Island Bald Eagles are back home to roost
Oak Island is open again for hiking. Located nearby on Sauvie Island, it’s a grand place to spot songbirds. Even […]
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Kalama River Deer
While driving up the Kalama River to get in some steelhead fishing (the fish won), I spotted a young blacktail […]
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Springtime in the City
Sunshine enters the home bringing cheer and warmth. Soon we’re stretching our legs on a four-mile loop hike over Council Crest. […]
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An Early Peek at the Annual Tryon Trillium Fest
This weekend it will be the 35th Annual Trillium Lily Festival at the Tryon Creek State Park. It’s the only Oregon state park […]