Lush old-growth forest along the banks of the Salmon River. Bright green licorice ferns hanging on the sides of wet […]
Early Winter on Graham Pass
Temperatures in the mid-20s, snow coming down hard, wind gusting at times and maybe six inches of the cold white […]
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An Autumn Hike around Timothy Lake
Early November, low 40°s, cloudy and a promise of rain later in the day. Gusty winds putting a chill in the […]
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Colorful Autumn Leaves in Portland Heights
What a pretty time of the year. Portland is sometimes called the City of Trees. In the fall the hardwood […]
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A Halloween Pilgrimage to Silver Star Mountain
Silver Star Mountain is easily visible from much of the Portland and Vancouver area, and is located about 28 crow-flying miles […]
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A Magical Autumn Hike to Burnt Lake
A crisp, cool, see-your breath morning. Fallen leaves crunching under my boots. I was on one of the best Halloween […]
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A Ridge Top Hike above the Metolius River
Having a little fresh snow on the trail brings much to life. I spotted tracks of mule deer, a large […]
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Lake Billy Chinook Hoodoos
On a bright, sunny day on the east side of the Cascades, I decided to take a drive by Green […]
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Autumn Beauty in Central Oregon
Each fall I plan to spend a few days in Central Oregon. The tamaracks and aspen are turning golden, fresh […]
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A Colorful Hike to Two Former Wildfire Lookout Sites
A cold gusty wind, concrete skies, the moist smell of rain soon to come, wild turkeys and colorful autumn foliage […]