Autumn Leaves By mid-October, homeowners have begun decorating their yards with ghouls, ghosts and some pumpkins too. Maple trees are […]
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An Autumn Day in Portland
Late Bloomers The Portland Rose Garden is a nice place to visit in the early fall. The crowds are much […]
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Early Summer at the Oregon Rose Garden
Roses On a nice Saturday morning we visited the International Rose Test Garden. It is the oldest public garden of its kind […]
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A Pretty Summer Day on the Portland Waterfront
Portland Saturday Market A weekly outdoor arts and crafts market is held in Portland, Oregon, featuring a diverse array of […]
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A Visit to the Portland Japanese Gardens
Gardens The 5 1/2-acre grounds of the Portland Japanese Gardens are always a delight to visit. The five separate gardens are […]
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Winter in the Tualatin Mountains: During the January Arctic Blast
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 Arrives in the West Hills of Portland
Marquam Nature Park I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Marquam Nature Park is always a […]
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Cherry Blossoms at the Portland Japanese Gardens
The 5 1/2-acre grounds of the Portland Japanese Gardens are always a delight to visit. They are especially welcoming and […]
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December Snowfall in Portland Heights
Early December brought a light snowfall to the hills of Portland. The next day brought some sunshine highlighting the bright […]
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Award-winning Roses in Bloom at the Beginning of Autumn
The Portland International Rose Test Garden is the oldest public garden of its kind in the United States. The delightful […]