Council Crest I enjoy hiking in Portland Heights in the wintertime. There are multiple marked urban trails. And, there is […]
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Multnomah Channel in the Wintertime
Columbia River The Multnomah Channel is a 21-mile arm of the Willamette River. It diverges from the main river in […]
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Fresh Snow on the Crown Jewels of the Cascades
Sauvie Island On an early January trip to Sauvie Island, I was treated to a sunny and clear day. The […]
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Wintertime in the Greenways of the West Hills
Portland Heights There are many small canyons formed by seasonal creeks on the east side of the West Hills. Some […]
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Late Fall in Northwest Oregon
From a Sparrow to a Bald Eagle By mid-December, maple trees and other hardwoods have lost their leaves. Their autumn […]
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Sauvie Island at its Autumn Best
Pumpkins Sauvie Island is about 10 crow-flying miles northwest of Portland. It is the largest island along the Columbia River […]
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The End of Summer in the Hills above Portland
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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Hiking the Wildwood and Marquam Trails near the Autumnal Equinox
Pittock Mansion On a late summer day I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot ridge […]
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Summertime in the Tualatin Mountains
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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West Hills at their Summertime Best and a Delicate Waterfall
Juncos In the steep greenways and nature parks in the West Hills of Portland are many places to spot wild […]