On a cloudy day in August we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s always an […]
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The Exquisite Painted Lady
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]
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Western Tiger and a Spider Too
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]
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Barred Owl at Tualatin Hills
Amazing! We spotted an adult Barred Owl only a few feet from the trail. What a delight. They are such […]
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Tromping through the Urban Woods
I decided to do some exploring in the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, and […]
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Marquam Shelter and an Owl
Lately I have been taking some urban hikes in the Marquam Nature Park area. But, I hadn’t hiked down to […]
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The Third Time is the Charm at the Portland Rose Garden
Welcome to John Carr Outdoors! Washington Park The Portland International Rose Test Garden is the oldest public garden of its […]
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Snow Covered Volcanos on the First Outing of Summer
Welcome to John Carr Outdoors! After a springtime that seemed to be endless rain, we finally got a nice sunshiny […]
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A Little Sunshine Brings Out the June Wildflowers
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A Rainy Day on Council Crest
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