A mid-summer, sunny day. It was a perfect time to enjoy a visit to the glorious wildflower displays in an […]
Mosquito Heaven?
I drove to the Indian Heaven Wilderness, located southwest of Mt. Adams, early on a late July day. The Wilderness is […]
The Eagle has Landed
Oak Island is located in the middle of Sturgeon Lake which is enclosed within Sauvie Island, about 15 crow-flying miles […]
Coastal Mountain Hiking
Felt like the Stampers, I did. Hiking in the Coastal Mountains always reminds me of Ken Kesey’s ode to the old-time […]
Benson Plateau
Several years ago I published an article in The Oregonian about hiking to the Benson Plateau. The area remains a […]
An Urban Romp by the Waterfront
A mid-July sunny day was made for an urban hike from home. The first stop was Council Crest, the highest spot in […]
Is there a more beautiful hike in the Cascades?
It was my 22nd trek in the last 20 years to the McNeil Point area in the Mt. Hood Wilderness. It should […]
Hot Climb out of an East-side Canyon
The pungent scent of pine needles, open meadows, views extending far to the east, mule deer, an amazing diversity of wildflowers […]
Early Summer Trek around Henry Hagg Lake
At times I’m truly amazed at the diversity of beauty in the Portland area. On the first weekend of summer […]
Waterfalls in a Transition Zone
North of Carson, Washington and about 45 crow-flying miles northeast of Portland is an interesting ecosystem along Falls Creek. Beargrass […]
John Carr Outdoors 