Late August on a trip to Eastern Oregon we stopped at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge to stretch our legs. […]
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 […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest # 9: Cathedral Pass
Memories, memories, memories. Elk hunting, fishing, hiking, camping – – – the Alpine Lakes Wilderness brings back fond recollections of […]
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North to Alaska V
Chapter V On Thursday, the 11th day of our trip, we awoke early and drove to Denali Park joined by […]