On a pretty day we drove to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, a few miles southwest of town. It’s […]
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Urban Blacktail Deer at Tualatin Hills
In early April we journeyed to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, a few miles west of home in the heart of […]
Oak Island Bald Eagles are Nesting
Oak Island is open again for the season. On a warm but overcast day, we hiked around the Island until running […]
A Pleasant Winter Hike to Butteville
Sunshine and many little birds singing their lilting songs. Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of […]
The Urban Vibe of Portland – II
On a cool, cloudy and drizzly weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 12-mile loop hike from home. The […]
The Urban Vibe of Portland – I
One of the benefits of photography is being able to capture a snapshot in time. Because urban environments change significantly […]
A Winter Hike in the Ridgefield NWR
Concrete skies, a cool breeze, an opportunity to spot migratory waterfowl and a few miles of hiking – – – […]
First Spring Flowers!
Pleasant 3 3/4-mile loop hike from home. Spring flowers in bloom, yet it’s only mid-February. A little warm sunshine.
Hiking in the Sunshine in Tualatin Hills
Finally, a sunny day. A good time for a five-mile hike in the nearby Tualatin Hills Nature Park. The fresh earthy […]
Tryon on a Rainy Day
Hiking year around has its ups and downs. For every beautiful day with an alpine meadow decorated with colorful wildflowers, […]
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