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. […]
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Urban Flowers
A four-mile loop from home over Council Crest, the highest point in Portland. In the spring the hike provides not […]
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Little Casey at the Bat
A late spring sunny day was made for a hike to the Hillsdale area south of home. The first stop was […]
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Crocuses and Crows
We decided to take advantage of some sun on a weekend day and do a loop hike from home to Council […]
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An Urban Loop
I decided to take advantage of the mid-40’s degree temperatures and do a loop hike from home to Council Crest, […]
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Marquam Trail Outing
For as far north as Portland is, north of the 45th Parallel, it typically receives mild weather during the winter. […]
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Winter Wonderland above the 45th Parallel
For as far north as Portland is, it gets little snow. But thanks to an Arctic cold front and moisture-laden air […]
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A Unique Hike through Springtime Flowers and a Winter Snowstorm: Chapter II
A Wednesday in mid-January was a cold day with a few snow flurries at home, enticing me to take a […]