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Late Winter Wildflowers North of the 45th Parallel
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A Beautiful Winter Hike along the John Day River
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Wintertime in The Dalles
In late February I stayed several days in The Dalles on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge. Temperatures […]
Memaloose Hills on a Stormy Winter’s Day
The Memaloose Hills are west of the Rowena Plateau, accessible from the Memaloose Overlook parking area. In early spring the […]
My Favorite Model and the February Snow Storm
Snow storms in Portland are a rare event, especially in late February. Often a blast of snow will hit the […]
The End of the Rainbow
Rainbows kept popping up, some only few hundred yards from end to end. What a wonderful sight. I was on […]
A Mid-Winter Ascent to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the 2,957-foot summit of Hardy Ridge and one of the best destinations for a hike near the Portland […]
Gillette Lake and Greenleaf Falls on a mid-Winter’s Day
Seven hours hiking, mostly in the heavy rain and gusty winds. The twilight-like atmosphere under the trees and the smell […]
First Wildflowers of 2018
Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. Other folks wait until the equinox. […]
