The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]

The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]
Snow storms in Portland are a rare event, especially in late February. Often a blast of snow will hit the […]
Rainbows kept popping up, some only few hundred yards from end to end. What a wonderful sight. I was on […]
Phlox Point is the 2,957-foot summit of Hardy Ridge and one of the best destinations for a hike near the Portland […]
Seven hours hiking, mostly in the heavy rain and gusty winds. The twilight-like atmosphere under the trees and the smell […]
Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. Other folks wait until the equinox. […]
In the mid-Columbia River Gorge, a creek (and later its falls) was originally named “Starveout Creek” due to a wreck […]
In late January I took a drive to the western slopes of the Coastal Mountains. The destination was the Jewell […]
A little sunshine peeking through the clouds, highlighting the brilliant white of fresh fallen snow. Throw in a cold, brisk […]
On a cool and cloudy day, I broke out the hiking boots and day pack. Soon I’m stretching my legs […]