Portland West Hills The Tualatin Mountains dominate the western skyline of Portland, Oregon. The mountains form the high ridge running […]
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Merry Christmas to All
It was 31 degrees with dense fog as I began a hike through the West Hills of Portland. But, to […]
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From Crows to Wild Lilies
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Enjoying the Sunshine in Early Spring
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XS Max: Summer above the City
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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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A Rainy Day Urban Hike
The last weekend of fall brought torrents of rain and concrete skies to the Portland area. But the outlook of rain doesn’t […]
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A scenic hike on the Marquam Trail
The Marquam Trail stretches over five miles through peaceful, relatively secluded, second-growth forests in Southwest Portland. As part of the […]
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First Day of Summer in the City
Sunshine heralds the first day of summer, creating an irresistible pull to the outdoors. Soon we’re stretching our legs on a […]
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Springtime in the City
Sunshine enters the home bringing cheer and warmth. Soon we’re stretching our legs on a four-mile loop hike over Council Crest. […]