On one of the early days of autumn I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot […]
Tag Archive for ‘Squirrel’
The Days of Owls
Signs of fall are all around. As I explore the urban woods and surrounding areas near home, I’m beginning to […]
Predator and Prey
It’s always enjoyable spotting coyotes and gray squirrels. Every once in awhile I see coyotes in neighborhood yards, and I […]
Close-up of a Barred Owl at Tualatin Hills
On a pretty day in early September, we returned to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park to do a four-mile loop […]
Autumn Hike in the Tualatin Hills
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Late Fall in Tualatin Hills
A cold and sunny day in mid-December. A good time to do the 4.1-mile loop hike in the Tualatin Hills […]
Squirrel on the Run
On a nice Saturday afternoon we hiked an eight-mile loop from home. Many colorful flowers were in bloom along the […]
A Beautiful Fall Hike to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the 2,957-foot summit of Hardy Ridge and one of the best destinations for a hike near the Portland […]
Urban Flowers
A four-mile loop from home over Council Crest, the highest point in Portland. In the spring the hike provides not […]
A Winter Walk in Portland
Two weekends ago it was snow and ice. Today its green grass, mid-40’s with a few sun breaks. Throw on […]
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