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 […]
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Tilikum Crossing
Portland’s South waterfront gained an exciting, architecturally-beautiful addition several months ago. The $135 million, 1,700-foot Tilikum Crossing is now open. […]
An Autumn Visit to Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake provides great variety – – – Oak Savannah, bottomland forest, wetlands, waterfowl, songbirds and sometimes blacktail deer. And, on a […]
An Early Peek at the Annual Tryon Trillium Fest
This weekend it will be the 35th Annual Trillium Lily Festival at the Tryon Creek State Park. It’s the only Oregon state park […]
Exploring the Westside of Portland – II
On a nice, sunny weekend day in mid-February, I did a pleasant 14-mile loop hike from Portland Heights. This is the […]
An Enjoyable Hike through Portland Heights
A beautiful spring-like morning beckoned me to the sights of Portland Heights. The Heights rise from near sea level on the […]
Colorful Sights on an Autumn Hike
A cold, crisp morning greeted me with the expectation of a few snow flurries. After putting on some warm clothes, I […]
Blacktail Deer with Champoeg
A cool, foggy eight-mile hike along the Willamette River was brightened by the presence of my favorite model. Oak, cottownwood […]
An Urban Outing with My Favorite Model
Just north of the TV Highway is an interesting nature park. A loop of four miles passes small ponds, wetlands […]
Oh Virginia
A cold east wind, 19 degrees and a light skiff of snow on the ground. It’s time to bundle up […]