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My Favorite Model and the February Snow Storm
Snow storms in Portland are a rare event, especially in late February. Often a blast of snow will hit the […]
The End of the Rainbow
Rainbows kept popping up, some only few hundred yards from end to end. What a wonderful sight. I was on […]
Beauty and the Beast: Freezing Rain in Portland
Late December brought below freezing temperatures and rain. Mix them together and out comes freezing rain. As the sun broke […]
The Official Bird of Portland
On a December day I took a pleasant hike on the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade along the Willamette River. After crossing […]
Colorful Autumn Leaves in Portland Heights
What a pretty time of the year. Portland is sometimes called the City of Trees. In the fall the hardwood […]
A Late April Visit to the Rhododendron Gardens: Part II
Late in April we took advantage of some sunshine and drove to Southeast Portland to spend several hours at the Crystal Springs […]
Is There Anything More Precious than Baby Ducks: Part I
Late in April we took advantage of some sunshine and drove to Southeast Portland to spend several hours at the Crystal Springs […]
The Great Snow Storm
Portland can handle rain storms very well. But, snow and ice are another story. In early January a record snow […]
Beautiful Silver Frost
Cold east winds howling out of the Columbia River Gorge bringing below-freezing temperatures to the city. Warm, moisture-filled clouds bringing […]