Grand Avenue Historic District
It is absolutely beautiful out right now. Cold and windy… but beautiful. The sky is never this blue in the summer. There is too much smog and dust in the air. [more]
Adventures
adventures
Snowshoeing: Mirror Lake
One of the best parts about snow is the way it muffles sound. When a city is blanketed in snow, a lot of that droning sound of our mechanical lived seems to go away. And [more]
Trail of Two Forests
While I really can’t call this a “hike”, this little trail on the South Side of Mt. St. Helens is a must stop if you’re in the neighborhood. [more]
Sunday Parkways
Okay, so a few weeks back, Jacob and I got too drunk to drive ourselves home after a wedding down at the Riverplace Hotel. So we left the car there and got a ride with a [more]
Hike: Horsetail Falls
My exploration of the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge continues with the trail from Horsetail falls to Triple Falls. On this hike you get 3 very unique waterfalls, [more]
Hike: Wahkeena Falls Loop
This summer we have been trying to do at least one hike a week. Usually on weekday mornings and so far all have been in the Columbia River Gorge. Last week was a great [more]
Providence Bridge Pedal
I have been wanting to participate in the Providence Bridge Pedal for about 5 years now and this year is it. August 8th. We are doing it. We have bikes, we have helmets, [more]
Hike: Angel’s Rest
Gorgeous views of the Columbia Rover Gorge. 2.3 miles each way. A climb that’s tough, but still possible for kids to manage (The first time I did this one I was only 6 [more]
Portland Hill Walks
I read a fair amount. A one or two books a month. Nothing compared to my ethicist friend Emmi, but way more than a lot of people I know. There is one book I recommend [more]