Egrets, Nutria and Goslings The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of Portland, Oregon. It’s one […]
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 […]
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Homage to Earth Day: Climbing to the Summits of Chinidere and Tomlike Mountains
Whatum Lake to Chinidere Mountain Chinidere Mountain is one of the great low-elevation summits to visit in Northwest Oregon. It […]
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Songbirds of Portland’s West Hills
There are many signs of early springtime in the West Hills above Portland. One of my favorites is the cheerful […]
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Tatoosh Saddle Hike
Whew! Hot, hot, hot, black flies galore, and 2,600 feet of elevation gain in two miles of hiking/climbing. By the […]
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Blacktail Deer and Spring Wildflowers
Early in spring I explored two parks in and around Portland. The first was Stub Steward State Park located in […]
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A Stormy Climb to Goat Peak Fire Lookout in North-Central Washington
One of the fun things about hiking is meeting interesting folks who have a great passion for the natural world. […]