A waterfall hidden from all but the adventurous
Within the Columbia Gorge, or more correctly attached to it, is another gorge – Oneonta gorge. Most people see the
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Hiking
This category contains articles and photographs related to my hiking exploits.
Hiking the Columbia Gorge: McCall Point
I have written about the Tom McCall Preserve in the past and the wildflowers on the plateau. To get there
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Eagle Creek: Twister Falls
If you made is as far as Tunnel Falls, then you really must keep going for just a short distance
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Eagle Creek: Tunnel Falls
When you hike Eagle Creek, there are so many waterfalls and spectacular views across the canyon that you almost get
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Eagle Creek – Loowit Falls
If you follow the Eagle Creek trail (exit 41 off Highway 84 – go to the end of the road,
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Jenkins Estate blooms despite the weather
To say that this has not been a normal spring is perhaps an understatement. Two weeks ago we had snow
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Bonaire and the Octopus
Bonaire is an amazing, low key island, known for its pioneering role in the preservation of nature, especially the marine
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A strange friendship indeed?
When we talk about friends we normally think about two people, or perhaps even a human and their pet, but
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Portland Fountain List
In this blog you will find short descriptions for many of the fountains in Portland. Links will take you to
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New Sculptures in Gallery Without Walls 2011 part 1
The Gallery without Walls is an outdoor sculpture exhibition put on by Lake Oswego. Each year some of the pieces
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