The Rare Plant Research Nursery held their annual open house in mid-May south of Oregon City. We decided to take […]
A Difficult Hike to the Great Pyramid
A tough, tough hike on Hunchback Mountain beginning at the Zigzag Ranger Station. Nine miles round-trip and roughly 3,700 feet of […]
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A Wildflower Bonanza
The hike to McCall Point is one of the best for experiencing the spring wildflower show on the east end of […]
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Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and More
For a small taste of the Starvation Ridge/Mt. Defiance loop hike, do the 2 1/2-mile lower loop hike. The short […]
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Bald Eagles to Savannah Sparrows
An interesting loop hike around Oak Island. Bald Eagles, songbirds and some sunshine.
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Urban Flowers
A four-mile loop from home over Council Crest, the highest point in Portland. In the spring the hike provides not […]
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Snowfall to Songbirds
A steep climb up Hunchback Ridge sounded like a fine outing. But, when I arrived at Zigzag it was pouring down […]
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Crawford Oaks Trail
The Dalles Mountain Ranch area is a favorite destination of mine in the early spring. I usually hike to the […]
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Petroglyphs at Horsethief Butte
When the reservoirs were formed on the Columbia River behind the large dams, existing petroglyphs on the lower rocks were submerged […]
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A Springtime Ascent to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. It’s near the western end […]