Beautiful Wild Lilies On the first weekend of spring we visited Tryon Creek State Park. It’s the only Oregon State […]
Archive for ‘Portland Area Hikes’
Early Spring Wildflowers
Spring Wildflowers Around the spring equinox the hills are becoming alive with many signs of spring. Domestic flowers and early […]
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The Majestic Snow-Covered Volcanos of Portland
Council Crest I enjoy hiking in the West Hills. Several scenic trails lead to 1,070-foot Council Crest, at the top […]
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March in the West Hills of Portland
Portland Heights The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from […]
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Late Winter in Portland Heights
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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Great Blue Herons and the First Wildflower of the Year
Wildlife Refuge The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of town. It’s one of only a […]
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Coyotes, Crocuses and Song Birds Singing: Is it Spring?
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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Springtime or Mid-Winter 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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Autumn Memories of Champoeg State Park
Pavillion By a nail-biting vote of 52-50 in 1843, Oregon became a provisional territory of the United States. If not, […]
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Winter in the Tualatin Mountains: Aftermath of the January Arctic Blast
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]