Friend, Oregon lies east of Mt. Hood where the lower slopes of the Cascade Mountains transition to wheat fields. At […]
Sunshine on the Wildwood Trail
I threw on the daypack, grabbed the camera and took off from home on a beautiful morning. For the first […]
Oregon Coast near Lincoln City
Sometimes it’s enjoyable just to sit and watch the waves break. On a visit to the Oregon Coast, we stayed […]
Hiking to the Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness
The hike to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness is always a treat. In mid May I returned again. […]
Tualatin River NWR in early May
On a pretty day we drove to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, a few miles southwest of town. It’s […]
Gnat Creek’s Barrier Falls Hike
The Gnat Creek hike is always fun. The trail began at a parking area about 20 miles east of Astoria. […]
A Late April Visit to the Rhododendron Gardens: Part II
Late in April we took advantage of some sunshine and drove to Southeast Portland to spend several hours at the Crystal Springs […]
A Storey Burn and a Trail Runners’ Race
I enjoy hiking in the Coastal Mountains, or I usually do. On this particular outing I managed to get in […]
A Magnificent Hike to a Triple-tiered, 200-foot Waterfall
On a very warm and sunny day I drove north of Carson, Washington to a large parking area. From there […]
A Stormy Climb to Phlox Point
The weather forecaster promised a sunny day I recalled while smearing on the sun protection. But, as expected I jinked […]
