On a cloudy day in August we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s always an […]
Auggie-Doggie: A Tough but Beautiful Columbia River Gorge Hike
A July morning seemed perfect for taking a hike in the Columbia River Gorge, and so it was. The temperature […]
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An Amazing Aerial Tree Walk
Leach Botanical Garden was acquired by the City in 1972. It covers 16 acres in southeast Portland. The Garden is […]
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The Exquisite Painted Lady
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]
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Western Tiger and a Spider Too
I enjoy exploring the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds are especially […]
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Heart Lake: A Goat Rocks Wilderness Treasure
One of the classic photos of Mt. Rainier is an early morning shot of the mountain over Packwood Lake. The […]
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Barred Owl at Tualatin Hills
Amazing! We spotted an adult Barred Owl only a few feet from the trail. What a delight. They are such […]
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Tromping through the Urban Woods
I decided to do some exploring in the urban woods and surrounding areas near home. Colorful flowers, especially wildflowers, and […]
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An Unfit View?
It was an overcast, cool day in mid-July. We decided to take an outing to the Coastal Mountains. L.L. “Stub” […]
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Paradise Park
Welcome to John Carr Outdoors! It was forecast to be a pretty summer day in Portland. What better time to […]