The 5 1/2-acre grounds of the Portland Japanese Gardens are always a delight to visit. They are especially welcoming and […]
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Mid-Winter in the Heights
The days of winter are always a time of both dormancy and new life. As I hike through the West […]
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Winter in the Tualatin Hills
The early days after the winter solstice are always a time of both dormancy and new life. As I hike […]
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Late Autumn in the West Hills
By late November and early December, we have already had some frosty mornings. The leaves from the maples and other […]
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Pittock Mansion and the Wildwood
On one of the early days of autumn I went to 16,000 square-foot Pittock Mansion. It’s located on a 950-foot […]
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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 […]
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Predator and Prey
It’s always enjoyable spotting coyotes and gray squirrels. Every once in awhile I see coyotes in neighborhood yards, and I […]
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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 […]
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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 […]