On a cool, cloudy and drizzly weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 12-mile loop hike from home. The […]
Wild Turkeys and Wildflowers
Wild turkeys gobbling, blacktail deer foraging among the white oaks, amorous groundhogs spooning in the intermittent sunshine and colorful wildflowers […]
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Has Spring Arrived? The First Wildflower of the Year
Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. Other folks wait until the spring […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest # 7: Mt. Aix
The other day I realized it had been eight years since I had climbed 7,766-foot Mt. Aix (it’s pronounced like aches for […]
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The Urban Vibe of Portland – I
One of the benefits of photography is being able to capture a snapshot in time. Because urban environments change significantly […]
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A Winter Hike in the Ridgefield NWR
Concrete skies, a cool breeze, an opportunity to spot migratory waterfowl and a few miles of hiking – – – […]
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The Eastern Columbia River Gorge in the Midst of Winter
Snow remains on the ground in the east side of the Columbia River Gorge. The blacktail deer are smart enough […]
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First Spring Flowers!
Pleasant 3 3/4-mile loop hike from home. Spring flowers in bloom, yet it’s only mid-February. A little warm sunshine.
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Griffith Peak Climb
Ah, the joy of climbing mountains. That is why I’m a long-time member of the Mazamas. In early April a […]
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Requiem for Kiki
The loss of a long-time pet is always tough. Kiki was a special cat for us. She brought much enjoyment […]