Ah, the joy of climbing mountains. That is why I’m a long-time member of the Mazamas. In early April a […]
Requiem for Kiki
The loss of a long-time pet is always tough. Kiki was a special cat for us. She brought much enjoyment […]
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Hiking in the Sunshine in Tualatin Hills
Finally, a sunny day. A good time for a five-mile hike in the nearby Tualatin Hills Nature Park. The fresh earthy […]
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A Hike to La Madre Springs
I’m always amazed at the stark beauty of the desert areas near Las Vegas. I never grow old of it. […]
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The Queen’s Garden Trail
Hoodoos appear almost magical at times. Formed out of limestone they range from my height to 150 feet tall. Around […]
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Tryon on a Rainy Day
Hiking year around has its ups and downs. For every beautiful day with an alpine meadow decorated with colorful wildflowers, […]
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A Hard Working Coyote
Coyotes are very adaptive animals with the ability to live just about anywhere. I’ve spotted coyotes in my neighborhood. And, […]
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Zion National Park Hiking
Wow! On March 31st a few years ago my old friend Dan, the world’s best tour guide, and I ventured […]
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Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
To paraphrase Mr. Cruise, Bryce Canyon is a target-rich environment for photographers! Spectacular, colorful rock formations are visible from many […]
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A Pacific Northwest Passion
One of the great pleasures of the PNW is steelhead fishing. Steelhead, an ocean-going rainbow trout, are the epitome of […]