On a reasonably nice day in late November we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s […]
Oregon Zoo Visit
Colorful maple leaves covering the yard, crisp temperatures in the 40′s and a generous expanse of sunshine. A good excuse […]
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A Rainy Day Hike through Oregon History
Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of Portland. By a vote of 52-50 in 1843 by […]
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Weldon Wagon Road Trek
On the second weekend of November, I decided to stretch my legs and do a relatively easy hike near the little town […]
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Burnt Lake Visit
The first Sunday of November was a dreary, drizzly day. It was time to get outdoors and enjoy a wonderful […]
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Painted Hills XV – End of John Day Adventure
In early October I spent five days in the John Day country. On the fifth day of the trip I […]
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Pacific Northwest Signature Sights
Hearing a bull elk bugling and catching a summer steelhead on light tackle are truly the signature highlights of living […]
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Painted Hills XIV – Leaf & Red Hills
In early October I spent five days in the John Day country. On the fifth day of the trip I […]
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An Urban Forest Adventure
It was a warm, cloudy day in early November, unseasonably warm by any measure. Clearly it was a good time to do […]
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Painted Hills XIII – Carrol Rim
In early October I spent five days in the John Day country. On the fifth day of the trip I journeyed […]