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 […]
Paradise Park
It was early summer with a hot, sunny day forecast for Portland – – – time to drive to the Paradise […]
Little Casey at the Bat
A late spring sunny day was made for a hike to the Hillsdale area south of home. The first stop was […]
White River Waterfalls
On the last morning of our stay at the Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B near Fossil, Oregon we enjoyed a hearty ranch […]
Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds – Leaf Hill Trail
While staying at the Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B near Fossil, Oregon we spent a few days visiting the very interesting and […]
Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds – Red Hill Trail
While staying at the Wilson Ranches B&B near Fossil, OR we spent a few days visiting the very interesting and wide-spread units […]
Silver Star at its Peak and Wild Lilies too
Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located about 28 crow-flying miles […]
Painted Hills Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds – Painted Cove Trail
While staying at the Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B near Fossil, OR we spent a few days visiting the very interesting and […]