Larkspur Archives

Homage to Earth Day: Climbing to the Summits of Chinidere and Tomlike Mountains

Whatum Lake to Chinidere Mountain Chinidere Mountain is one of the great low-elevation summits to visit in Northwest Oregon. It […]

April 22, 2023 0 2

A Spring Wildflower Bonanza

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April 24, 2019 2 10

A Wildflower Bonanza on a Hike to Phlox Point

Phlox Point is the summit of Hardy Ridge, one of the best destinations for a hike close to the Portland area. […]

July 7, 2017 0 5

Macro Lens Photos of Memaloose Hills’ Wildflowers

A beautiful day to break out the prime macro lens and take wildflower photos. The slopes of the Memaloose Hills west […]

April 30, 2016 5 1

An Amazing Early Spring Wildflower Hike

Wow! Golden balsamroot covering the southern and eastern-facing slopes of the Memaloose Hills west of Mosier. Bees, butterflies and colorful wildflowers […]

April 2, 2015 8 7

Winter Wildflower Wonderland

Many varieties of colorful wildflowers in bloom. Early vibrant butterflies flitting from flower to flower. Bald eagles, ravens and red-tailed hawks […]