To paraphrase Mr. Cruise, Bryce Canyon is a target-rich environment for photographers! Spectacular, colorful rock formations are visible from many […]
Merry Christmas to All
It was 31 degrees with dense fog as I began a hike through the West Hills of Portland. But, to […]
Staircases and a One-legged Crow
As I hike through the West Hills of Portland, the old stairways to homes built in the hillside always catch […]
Late Autumn in the West Hills
By late November and early December, we have already had some frosty mornings. The leaves from the maples and other […]
Memories of Zion National Park
Wow! In early springtime a few years ago, I ventured to Zion National Park with my old friend Dan. It […]
December Snowfall in Portland Heights
Early December brought a light snowfall to the hills of Portland. The next day brought some sunshine highlighting the bright […]
The Queen’s Garden: Bryce Canyon National Park at its Best
Hoodoos appear almost magical at times. Formed out of limestone they range from my height to 150 feet tall. Around […]
Kachess Ridge, a Lepidopterist’s Heaven
I had heard about Thorp Lake and Thorp Mountain over the years, but had never hiked to either. Early in […]
Happy Thanksgiving Day
By late November many of the leaves have fallen from the hardwood trees. On cold mornings they crunch under my […]
November in the Tualatin Hills
In November the transition to winter has begun. Leaves are falling by the bucketful from hardwood trees. And, there are […]