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A Grand Hike in the the North Cascades
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A Late November Hike through Columbia River Gorge History
Early morning with a little chill in the air. The fog was beginning to lift from the Husum valley, providing […]
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A Special Visit to Silver Star Mountain
Sixteen years ago we placed a portion of my father’s ashes on Silver Star’s summit. The 4,390-foot summit of Silver […]
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A Pacific Northwest Passion
One of the great pleasures of the PNW is steelhead fishing. Steelhead, an ocean-going rainbow trout, are the epitome of […]
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Newts at the Tualatin River NWR
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles southwest of town. It’s one of only a handful of […]
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A Climb to the Summit of an Extinct Volcanic Cinder and Lava Cone
Like U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, some of my favorite outings have been on the Tumac Plateau. In […]
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Renewing Old Friendships
It’s fascinating to attend the reunion of your high school graduating class. Even though it may have been many years […]
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First Day of Summer in the City
Sunshine heralds the first day of summer, creating an irresistible pull to the outdoors. Soon we’re stretching our legs on a […]
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An Amazing Early Spring Wildflower Hike
Wow! Golden balsamroot covering the southern and eastern-facing slopes of the Memaloose Hills west of Mosier. Bees, butterflies and colorful wildflowers […]