Portland Heights I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Marquam Nature Park is always a treat. […]
One of the Truly Exceptional Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest: McNeil Point on Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Wilderness The Tarns Pacific Northwest hikers wait with great anticipation for a warm summer day to visit a […]
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Tranquility in Tualatin Hills
Tualatin Hills Nature Park On a pretty day in early July, we returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park for […]
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Marquam Nature Park and Marquam Trail: Achieving Two Goals
Nature Park With over 200 acres of undeveloped land, Marquam Nature Park is the third largest park in Portland. The […]
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An Interesting Hike on an Island within an Island
Sauvie Island Oak Island is located in the middle of Sturgeon Lake which is enclosed within Sauvie Island, about 15 […]
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A Scenic Hike to Louis Lake in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Into the Wilderness After taking a hot shower, eating a delicious meal at the Twisp River Pub and getting a […]
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Those Crows!
Crows are very common in the West Hills of Portland, especially in the springtime. They are often associated with carrion, […]
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Hiking the Sheep Canyon Trail on a Live Volcano!
Mt. St. Helens Back in the aughts in mid-summer, I did a fantastic hike on an active volcano that was […]
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Pittock Mansion and the Oregon Rose Garden
Pittock Mansion On a nice springtime day I went to the 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot […]
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A Magical Day on the Tam McArthur Rim
Black Butte Ranch On Labor Day weekend in the mid-aughts, we visited friends at their Black Butte Ranch home. It […]