The first weekend of spring at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield NWR. After crossing over an arched foot bridge above […]
Archive for ‘Portland Area Hikes’
Baskett Outing
A fun early spring visit to a National Wildlife Refuge in the Willamette Valley. This time the destination was the […]
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Crow and Iris
Pleasant 3 1/2 mile loop hike from home. Spring flowers in bloom, yet it’s still three weeks until the equinox. […]
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A Winter Walk in Portland
Two weekends ago it was snow and ice. Today its green grass, mid-40’s with a few sun breaks. Throw on […]
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Urban Bunnies
High water in the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Mallards, geese and other waterfowl enjoying the newly created bogs and wetlands.
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Virginia Lake
Oak Savannah. Bottomland Forest. Wetlands. Virginia Lake.
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A Sunny Council Crest
Sunshine enters the home bringing cheer and warmth. Soon I’m stretching my legs on a four-mile loop hike over Council […]
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Blacktail Deer with Champoeg
A cool, foggy eight-mile hike along the Willamette River was brightened by the presence of my favorite model. Oak, cottownwood […]
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Searching for Wesen
The Grimm and his merry band seem to be very successful at capturing evil Wesen in Forest Park. Besides being […]
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Tryon WIlderness
Ferns and small cedar trees cover the forest floor, large-leaf maple trees climb to the heavens, a few second-growth Douglas […]