It was the first day of July with a warm, sunny forecast for Portland. What better time to drive to […]
A Wildflower Bonanza on a Hike to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the summit of Hardy Ridge, one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. […]
A Beautiful, but Tough 4,000-foot Climb to the Benson Plateau
It would be a record high temperature day in Portland of 98 degrees. Not thinking very clearly, I decided to […]
A Visit to the Portland Japanese Gardens
On a nice Saturday afternoon we hiked to the Portland Japanese Garden. It is located above the International Rose Test […]
The Classic 4,000-foot Climb to the Summit of Larch Mountain from Multnomah Falls
The Larch Mountain Trail begins at the Multnomah Falls Lodge, about 50 feet above sea level, and ends at Sherrard Point, […]
Hiking in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness
On a cloudy, but nice mid-June day, I parked at the 3,500-foot Douglas Trailhead on the west side of the […]
International Rose Test Garden Celebration
On a nice Saturday afternoon we hiked down to Washington Park and then turned uphill to the International Rose Test […]
Squirrel on the Run
On a nice Saturday afternoon we hiked an eight-mile loop from home. Many colorful flowers were in bloom along the […]
A Rainy Day Hike Around Timothy Lake
The magnificent view of Mt. Hood over Timothy Lake has been one of the iconic scenes of the Pacific Northwest for […]
Waterfalls along Siouxon Creek
On a cool spring day with a few sun breaks, I hiked in a hidden gem of an old-growth forest. […]
