Wow! In early springtime a few years ago, I ventured to Zion National Park with my old friend Dan. It […]
December Snowfall in Portland Heights
Early December brought a light snowfall to the hills of Portland. The next day brought some sunshine highlighting the bright […]
The Queen’s Garden: Bryce Canyon National Park at its Best
Hoodoos appear almost magical at times. Formed out of limestone they range from my height to 150 feet tall. Around […]
Kachess Ridge, a Lepidopterist’s Heaven
I had heard about Thorp Lake and Thorp Mountain over the years, but had never hiked to either. Early in […]
Happy Thanksgiving Day
By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]
November in the Tualatin Hills
In November the transition to winter has begun. Leaves are falling by the bucketful from hardwood trees. And, there are […]
An Enchanted Destination, Deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
With these series of posts, I am highlighting some of my favorite wilderness destinations. Alpine areas are typically found in […]
Dog Mountain can be a spectacular hike in winter too
Dog Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge is rightly famous for its wildflower displays in the springtime. I’ve hiked to […]
Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. In mid-autumn the transition to winter has begun. Instead […]
Tualatin Hills Squirrels
On a pretty day in mid-October, we returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park to do a four-mile loop hike. […]
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