Cherry Orchard Trail

We would be hiking the Cherry Orchard Trail that also begins near Lyle, and I knew ahead of time that I would like it.

Laurelhurst buds

…and then BLAM! An incredible snapshot is framed ahead of you.

Cliffs, moss, waterfalls

My philosophy is that there is potential danger all around us at all times, and that a trail is actually safer than a sidewalk.

Mirror Lake: The scenes I missed

In December I hiked to Mirror Lake and Tom Dick and Harry Mountain for the first time. Though the whole region was sunny that day, there was a little microclimate engulfing our local volcano, Mt. Hood. Snow actually fell during the hike. At the summit of the mountain, I was told that it is typically […]

Idaho family

Tara and I managed to squish in a quick trip to Boise and still be home for Christmas. We had remarkably good December weather and driving through the passes between Pendleton and Baker City was safe and quick. First stop was my brother and sister-in law’s house. My two nephews are at an age where a visitor […]

Snow hike

Despite all the clouds and fog and snow, it was a brilliant day.

A taste of Massachusetts

It was fun for me to soak up New England and remember the things I love about it.

A good place to call home

The country here is so beautiful it’s park-like.

Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch

Sauvie Island is a wide, flat island created because the Willamette River splits just before it empties into the Columbia River.

The Other Side of the Mountain

2000 years ago, Mt. St. Helens erupted with fluid lava.