Coyote Creek The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness is nestled within the Blue Mountains, a short drive east of Pendleton, Oregon. […]
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A Fun Climb to the Summit of Black Butte
Central Oregon When visiting Central Oregon, it’s always a pleasure to enjoy a good hike to the top of a […]
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Grand Viewpoint of the Cascade Mountain Peaks
Larch Mountain Sherrard Point sits on the 4,100-foot summit of an ancient, eroded central volcanic plug named Larch Mountain. It’s […]
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John Day Country Part VI: Foree District
Sheep Rick Unit While staying at the Wilson Ranches B&B near Fossil, we spent a few days visiting the very interesting […]
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The Roots of Tryon Creek State Park
Beautiful Wild Lilies On the first weekend of spring we visited Tryon Creek State Park. It’s the only Oregon State […]
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Skycar Viewpoint, Deep in the Coastal Mountains
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was a beautiful sunny day near the Spring Equinox. We decided to take an outing to […]
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Southwest Desert Trip IX: Island of the Sky in Canyonlands
Mesa Arch The morning of the last day of April and the sixth day of the trip found us on […]
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The View from an Unfit Settlement
Oregon Coastal Mountains It was an overcast, cool autumn day. We decided to take an outing to the Coastal Mountains. […]
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Southwest Desert Trip II: Bryce Canyon
Navajo Loop Trail Waking up early, Dan and I drove to the Visitor Center at Bryce Canyon National Park on […]
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One of the Truly Exceptional Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest: McNeil Point on Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Wilderness The Tarns Pacific Northwest hikers wait with great anticipation for a warm summer day to visit a […]