Picture of the Week: Abiqua Falls

16 01 2012

I don’t get tired of the place, hopefully you won’t either.





Win a box of Clif CRUNCH Bars for National Granola Bar Day

14 01 2012

Wanna win a box of Clif CRUNCH granola bars? Of course you do. Just go to my article and leave a comment with your favorite winter hiking destination. I have 4 boxes to give away on the 21st. Yeah granola!





I’m an Ambassador!

11 01 2012

So the radio show is over, but that doesn’t mean I stopped repping recess. Check out KEEN’s newest Ambassador!





Picture of the Week: Moonrise over Beacon Rock

9 01 2012

We had a wonderful day of snowshoeing and Gorge wandering yesterday. A stunning sunset was the capper.





Hiking Destinations: Independence, Oregon

7 01 2012

The latest hiking destination is a great, under the radar spot. A historic Main Street, great food, hiking, and wineries are all available in and around Independence, Oregon. Click here to read the article.





Portland Family Outdoors: Newport, Oregon

3 01 2012

The latest Portland Family Outdoors explores Newport. Newport has one of the top 10 aquariums in the states, the Hatfield Marine Science Center, the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and the Rogue Brewery. Check it out.





Picture of the Week: Peter Iredale Shipwreck

2 01 2012





Elowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls

27 12 2011

More dramatic Columbia River Gorge waterfalls that are just a short hike away. Here’s an Examiner article I wrote last year about Elowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls. Check it out.

 





Picture of the Week: The “Witch’s Castle” of Balch Creek

26 12 2011

It’s actually just what remains of an old Civilian Conservation Corps restroom from the 30’s. But it sure looks creepy.





Portland Family Outdoors: The Tualatin Hills Nature Park

20 12 2011

Wildly diverse habitat, a world class Interpretive Center, and tons of wildlife; all just feet away from a MAX stop. This week Portland Family Outdoors explores the Tualatin Hills Nature Park! Read the column here.