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 […]
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 […]