Pinnacle Ridge I’ve always enjoyed the Pinnacle Ridge Trail on the north side of Mt. Hood. Back in the aughts […]
Summer in the City
Portland Heights The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running from […]
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Shellrock Peak, a Wilderness Ascent
William O. Douglas Wilderness Much like Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas himself, I find the wilderness area named after […]
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A Fun Climb to Observation Peak
Trapper Creek Wilderness Observation Peak is the highest point in the Trapper Creek Wilderness. As the crow flies, the Peak […]
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A Waterfall Lover’s Delight
Multnomah Falls The promise of a hidden lodge, a little known overlook of the Columbia River Gorge and spectacular waterfalls, […]
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A Splendid Outing in the Goat Rocks Wilderness
Section 3 Lake On a mid-summer’s day I drove from Yakima to Section 3 Lake. The picturesque lake sits at […]
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The Exquisite Western Swallowtail and a Pink Piano
Portland Heights I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Marquam Nature Park is always a treat. […]
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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 […]