As much as I’ve heard about the beauty of the Eagle Cap Wilderness over the years, I had never hiked […]
North Fork Umatilla Wilderness Hike
The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness is in the Blue Mountains east of Pendleton, Oregon. We decided to hike about 2 […]
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Outing for Lizards, Grasshoppers and Turtles
Late August on a trip to Eastern Oregon we stopped at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge to stretch our legs. […]
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Return to Fish Creek Mountain
It’s always fun to return to a hike done many years ago, especially if it’s no longer a well-maintained trail. […]
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A Magnificent Mt. Rainier Outing
On a stormy day I drove to Sunrise, Mount Rainier’s highest visitor center. It sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet in […]
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Finding Beauty on a Stormy Day
Heavy rain during the night turned to a light drizzle in the morn. Why not take a pleasant and scenic […]
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A Classic Climb in the William O. Douglas Wilderness
It had been a very hot week in Central Washington with temperatures rising to 102 degrees for my first three hikes. […]
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North to Alaska VII
Chapter VII It was beautiful sunny weather for the morning of the 13th day of our trip. We explored the […]
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North to Alaska VI
Chapter VI On Friday, the 12th day of the trip, we packed up and headed toward Price William Sound, 366 miles […]
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A Hike to Meeks Table
The Meeks Table Research Natural Area is near the William O. Douglas Wilderness. It was a short, steep and rugged hike […]