Rowena Plateau is a delight to visit and to explore in the Columbia River Gorge. The area is a basalt mesa overlooking […]
Oak Island Eagles
Oak Island is open again for hiking. Located nearby on Sauvie Island, it’s a grand place to spot songbirds. Even […]
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Colorado Rapids and Ferry Springs too
A beautiful day on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. I was on the way to Colorado Rapids, a […]
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Tulips Galore
Another year and another enjoyable visit to the Tulip Fest. Colorful tulips seemingly as far as the eye can see. […]
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Triple-tiered, 200-foot Spectacular Waterfall
North of Carson, Washington and about 45 crow-flying miles northeast of Portland is an easy hike to an amazing 200-foot, three-tiered […]
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Another Side of Spirit Mountain
Colorful flower gardens caught my eye. Rows of beautiful tulips and azaleas surrounded the grounds of Spirit Mountain Casino.
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First Wild Orchid of the Year
In late March my destination was the eastern foothills of the Coastal Mountains. A 14-mile up-and-down trail travels around Henry […]
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A Golden Crown
The first weekend of spring at the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield NWR. After crossing over an arched foot bridge above […]
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Greenleaf and Aldrich
The first Saturday of spring was a beautiful and sunny day in the Columbia River Gorge. While parking at the […]
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Baskett Outing
A fun early spring visit to a National Wildlife Refuge in the Willamette Valley. This time the destination was the […]