What fun! It’s not often I do a new hike within 100 miles of Portland. Gnat Creek was a real […]
Springtime on the Oregon Coast
In mid-April we decided to take an enjoyable visit to the Oregon Coast near Lincoln City. It’s a short hop, skip […]
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A Tough Hike to the Great Pyramid
A tough, tough hike on Hunchback Mountain beginning at the Zigzag Ranger Station. Nine miles round-trip and roughly 3,700 feet of […]
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An Early Spring Visit to the Vibrant Rhododendron Gardens
Early in April we took advantage of some sunshine and drove to Southeast Portland to spend several hours at the Crystal Springs […]
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An Early Spring Hike to One of the Most Spectacular Waterfalls in Washington State
North of the Columbia River Gorge is a relatively easy hike to an amazing 350-foot, three-tiered waterfall on Falls Creek. Like […]
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An Early Spring Day of Hiking and Photography in Portland – III. Pearl District to Portland Heights
It was a warm, sunny, early spring day in the City of Roses. A great day to break out the […]
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The Wonderful Burdoin Mountain Hike in Early Springtime
The Kreps Family owns a large cattle ranch north of Bingen, Washington. They are kind enough to open their property […]
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An Early Spring Day of Hiking and Photography in Portland – II. Camping on Public Property
It was a warm, sunny, early spring day in the City of Roses. A great day to break out the […]
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An Early Spring Day of Hiking and Photography in Portland – I. Portland Heights to the Pearl District
It was a warm, sunny, early spring day in the City of Roses. A great day to break out the […]
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Early Spring Wildlife Photography
In early spring I returned to the east side of the Columbia River Gorge to do a little hiking, and photography. […]