On a very warm and sunny day I drove north of Carson, Washington to a large parking area. From there […]
A Stormy Climb to Phlox Point
The weather forecaster promised a sunny day I recalled while smearing on the sun protection. But, as expected I jinked […]
Is There Anything More Precious than Baby Ducks: Part I
Late in April we took advantage of some sunshine and drove to Southeast Portland to spend several hours at the Crystal Springs […]
A Cold and Gusty Hike to Stacker Butte
Ascending Eightmile Creek Canyon, I soon found the old pioneer gravesite. The person was born 192 years ago when Honest Abe was […]
A Sunny Hike through an Oak Savannah
Finally, a sunny day! A day to enjoy the sunshine and wildflowers. I drove in the early morning to the […]
Urban Blacktail Deer at Tualatin Hills
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. […]
