Mt. Hood In the early 2000s, a beautiful summer day was forecast in Portland. What better time to drive to […]
Umatilla NWR Visit
Grasshopper On a warm summer day in the 2010s, our journey led us to the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge. We […]
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A Challenging Hike up Hunchback Mountain to the Grand Pyramid
Zigzag, Oregon Hunchback Mountain is an ancient volcanic peak, easily seen on the drive from Portland to Mt. Hood’s Government […]
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Isn’t Autumn magnificent in the Pacific Northwest?
Squirrels October in the Pacific Northwest is always an interesting time. Squirrels are diligently preparing for winter by storing food, […]
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Sights to see near Sisters, Oregon
Multiple Volcanos Majestic mountains, volcanic landscapes, wildflowers, and abundant wildlife make Sisters, Oregon, a true gem. During my visit at […]
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A Wilderness Hike to Canyon Creek Meadows
Jack Lake On a gorgeous early autumn day, I drove to Jack Lake, a few miles east of Three Fingered […]
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A Wilderness Hike to Patjen’s Lakes
Big Lake It was a cold, rainy, and windy morning at the trailhead, about four miles south of Santiam Pass. […]
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An Early Autumn Hike into the Mt. Hood Wilderness
Pacific Crest Trail At the beginning of October, I drove to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, at roughly 5,900 feet […]
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A Wilderness Hike to Matthieu Lakes
McKenzie Pass The morning was cool and sunny in Sisters as I began the drive to the trailhead. I took […]
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A Deschutes River Outing
A Natural Arch A beautiful day on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. In the Teens my destination was […]