Ferns and small cedar trees cover the forest floor, large-leaf maple trees climb to the heavens, a few second-growth Douglas […]
A Good-looking Blonde and the Dudes
Over the last few years of visiting the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, I have often spotted a blonde elk. The […]
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Lokie’s Lollipop Hike
It was a cool, rainy, foggy weekend day in mid-January. I drove west to the parking area for the Banks–Vernonia State […]
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Deer Tracks in Fresh Fallen Snow
In early winter I ventured into the snow-covered Oak Savannah area of the eastern Columbia River Gorge. This is a […]
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Lord Balfour’s Bald Eagles
Thanks to the Friends of the Columbia Gorge, I found an interesting destination several years ago and learned some history […]
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Happy New Year
Thanks to all of you who follow my blog. I greatly appreciate your interest in my outdoor adventures. As a […]
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Wyeth to Herman Creek Hike
An interesting small waterfall was my first destination on a side trail on Gorton Creek. Due to the heavy rainfall […]
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A Rainy Day Urban Hike
The last weekend of fall brought torrents of rain and concrete skies to the Portland area. But the outlook of rain doesn’t […]
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Flood Stage on the Willamette River
Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of Portland. By a vote of 52-50 in 1843 by […]
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Wild Turkey and a Rainbow
With the heavy deluges of rain lately and lots of work-related meetings consuming my time, I haven’t had much of […]