In early April we journeyed to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, a few miles west of home in the heart of […]
Fourteen Miles of Mud and Wild Orchids
In early April my destination was the eastern foothills of the Coastal Mountains. A 14-mile up-and-down trail travels around Henry […]
Oak Island Bald Eagles are Nesting
Oak Island is open again for the season. On a warm but overcast day, we hiked around the Island until running […]
Naked Broomrape!
Mid-April, and what a day it was. Sunshine, very little wind and too many colorful wild flowers to count. I […]
Amazing Drift Creek Suspension Bridge
Standing on a 150-foot suspension bridge, swaying slightly in the breeze, gave me an up-close view of Drift Creek Falls. […]
A Beautiful Spring Hike in Cottonwood Canyon
The pungent smell of sagebrush brought a smile to my face, and conjured up many memories of my youth. Cottonwood […]
Cape Perpetua Adventures
In late March we made a pleasant visit to the Oregon Coast, staying at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. On […]
Memaloose Hills Early Wildflower Hike
The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring there […]
Old Town Florence and Cobra Lilies on the Oregon Coast
In late March we made a pleasant visit to the Oregon Coast, staying at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. Florence […]
Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast
In late March we stayed on the Oregon Coast, initially at the SeaQuest Inn bed-and-breakfast near Yachats. We spent a […]
