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Memories of Zion National Park

Memories of Zion National Park

Wow! In early springtime a few years ago, I ventured to Zion National Park with my old friend Dan. It […]

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December Snowfall in Portland Heights

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 […]

2 months ago 0
The Queen’s Garden: Bryce Canyon National Park at its Best

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 […]

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Kachess Ridge, a Lepidopterist’s Heaven

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 […]

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Happy Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving Day

By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]

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November in the Tualatin Hills

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 […]

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An Enchanted Destination, Deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness

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 […]

3 months ago 1
Dog Mountain can be a spectacular hike in winter too

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 […]

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Autumn in the Pacific Northwest

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 […]

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Tualatin Hills Squirrels

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. […]

3 months ago 0

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