The pungent scent of pine needles, open meadows, views extending far to the east, mule deer, 41 degrees and partially-sunny weather. […]
Ruffed Grouse and Urban Deer
My plan was to enjoy a beautiful early autumn hike in the Indian Heaven Wilderness. But, two miles from the […]
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Exploring the Bonanza Mine in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness
The first weekend of Autumn was an opportunity to hike along a stream, explore an old mine and climb to the summit […]
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An Enjoyable Late Summer Hike in the Oregon Coastal Mountains
It’s no secret I enjoy hiking in the Coastal Mountains. It is verdant and beautiful country. In late summer on […]
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The Harsh Cycle of Nature
Screeching, yelping and croaking! The ravens were having a field day ahead of me. As I hiked closer to Upper […]
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A Welcome Return to the Bull Of the Woods Wilderness
What a difference a week makes. The week before I was hiking on the east side of the Bull of […]
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A Less Than Welcome Lakes Outing
On the first Saturday of September I hiked to Upper Welcome Lake in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, less […]
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McNeil Point Rock Shelter: A Magic Hike in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
One of my favorite alpine outings is to the McNeil Point Shelter in the Mt. Hood Wilderness. On the last […]
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Reaching the Summit of the Third Highest Peak in Northwest Oregon
On a hot mid-summer’s day I hiked to the top of 7,215-foot Olallie Butte about 10 miles north of Mt. […]
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Cache Meadow, a Beautiful Sub-alpine Destination
Cache Meadow is a series of three large meadows with several small lakes. It looks like prime autumn elk habitat. […]