Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum was founded in 1928 and encompasses 189 ridge-top acres. It’s a pleasant place to visit in all seasons. More […]
Newts at the Tualatin River NWR
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of town. It’s one of only a handful of […]
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A Climb to McCall Point
The hike to McCall Point is one of the best for experiencing the spring wildflower show on the east end of […]
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Another Grimm Adventure
The Grimm and his merry band seem to be very successful at capturing evil Wesen in Portland’s Forest Park. For […]
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A Mid-Winter Hike on the East Side of the Columbia River Gorge
Two varieties of colorful wildflowers in bloom. Twelve blacktail deer sleeping or feeding near the trail. Ravens and red-tailed hawks riding […]
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Marquam Trail to Council Crest
I decided to take advantage of a few hours of dry weather to do a loop hike from home to Council […]
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Prancing Ponies and Indians
Yes, it was that time of the year again. The Oregon International Auto Show had arrived at the Convention Center. […]
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January Wildflowers above the 45th Parallel
It’s that time of the year. Some gardeners believe the first crocus in bloom is the official harbinger of spring. […]
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The Path to Law School
Ferns and small cedar trees cover the forest floor, large-leaf maple trees climb to the heavens, a few second-growth Douglas […]
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A Good-looking Blonde and the Dudes
Over the last few years of visiting the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area, I have often spotted a blonde elk. The […]