Black Butte Ranch On Labor Day weekend in the mid-aughts, we visited friends at their Black Butte Ranch home. It […]
An Annual Ritual: Climbing to the Summit of Mt. Defiance
Starvation Ridge It used to be that one of my annual rites of springtime was hiking the Starvation Ridge/Mt. Defiance […]
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A Cute Barred Owlet
Springtime in the West Hills of Portland To my pleasant surprise, I spotted a barred owl about 12 feet off the […]
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A Butterfly Named After a Vegetable?
Longtime followers of my blog know I enjoy butterflies. At times they appear to be beautiful wildflowers brought to life, […]
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Robins, Cherry Blossoms and Redheaded Woodpeckers in the Tualatin Mountains
Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Outing
Egrets, Nutria and Goslings The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of Portland, Oregon. It’s one […]
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First 70-degree Day Since October – – – It’s Springtime!
Marquam Nature Park The West Hills of Portland are a fun place to hike in the springtime. There are multiple […]
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Rattlesnakes and Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep on Mount Cleman
Waterworks Canyon Trailhead Cleman Mountain is a large mountain with breathtaking views named for an early explorer in Central Washington. […]
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Marquam Nature Park Outing
Council Crest I enjoy hiking in Portland Heights in the springtime. There are multiple marked urban trails. And, there is […]
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Cherry Blossoms at the Portland Japanese Gardens
The 5 1/2-acre grounds of the Portland Japanese Gardens are always a delight to visit. They are especially welcoming and […]