On a very pleasant hike to 5,100-foot Fish Creek Mountain, I was entertained by small songbirds and butterflies. On the open […]
A Gorgeous Hike to Burnt Lake in the Mt. Hood Wilderness
One of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – – this hike had […]
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Into the Heart of the Trapper Creek Wilderness
In mid-June I was unable to reach the trailhead on the north side of Trapper Creek Wilderness due to deep […]
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An Early July Hike to Huckleberry Mountain
On a sunny morning I was looking forward to a early-July conditioning hike in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. The Boulder Ridge […]
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A not-so-Paradise Park
It was the first day of July with a warm, sunny forecast for Portland. What better time to drive to […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]