Section 3 Lake On a mid-summer’s day I drove from Yakima to Section 3 Lake. The picturesque lake sits at […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #3: Cooper Spur
A steep climb well above treeline, alpine wildflowers with bright colors growing in the tundra-like environment and views extending seemingly […]
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A Climb to the Highest Peak in the Old Cascades
Early morning sunshine on Mt. Hood lifted my spirits as I drove to the Fifteenmile Forest Camp on the northern edge […]
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Oak Island Outing
Another interesting loop hike around Oak Island. Bald Eagles, songbirds, wildflowers and some sunshine.
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Oak Island Grosbeak
Oak Island is located in the middle of Sturgeon Lake which is enclosed within Sauvie Island, about 15 crow-flying miles […]
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A Happy Tanager
I returned to Oak Island on a nice afternoon for a chance to stretch my legs. It’s located in the […]
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Death Camas at Mountain Ranch
On the first weekend of May I drove to Columbia Hills State Park to visit the Dalles Mountain Ranch. The lower hillsides […]
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Over Mississippi Head to Timberline Lodge
In my last post I described hiking to Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge on a beautiful, sunny Labor Day weekend. […]
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Round the Mountain with the Mazamas
Labor Day weekend with the weatherman’s promise of a beautiful day in the Cascades, I drove to Timberline Lodge located at […]
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A Volcanic Adventure
On a beautiful weekend day in August I hiked a loop trail on the west side of Mt. St. Helens. Due […]