Just north of the TV Highway is an interesting nature park. A loop of four miles passes small ponds, wetlands […]
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Oh Virginia
A cold east wind, 19 degrees and a light skiff of snow on the ground. It’s time to bundle up […]
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Fine Champoeg
Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of Portland. By a vote of 52-50 in 1843 by […]
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What’s Up Virginia?
Mid-February. A cool and partly cloudy day. Time to return to Sauvie Island a few miles northwest of home. I […]
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Great Horned Owl
It’s Groundhog’s Day. Sunshine and temperatures in the low 50s. Does that mean another six weeks of winter? I hope […]
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A Rainy, Rainy Outing in Lewis and Clark’s Footsteps
I was thinking to myself – – – rain, rain, rain go away and come back another day. But, rain […]
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Virginia Lake Adventure
On a reasonably nice day in late November we drove to Sauvie Island, stopping at the Virginia Lake Trailhead. It’s […]
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A Rainy Day Hike through Oregon History
Champoeg Park is on the Willamette River about 20 miles south of Portland. By a vote of 52-50 in 1843 by […]
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Summer Wildflowers Delight
Late July, somewhat overcast day – – – time to return to the Oak Island Wildlife Area northwest of home. The […]
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I’m going down to Hillsdale
Down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride. Nobody seemed to know me, everybody passed me by. And I’m […]