PDX: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
I felt that I knew Portland well. That changed when I looked at all the places I had been on a map, and I noticed glaring holes. One of the largest holes exists on the
Category: Fun
PDX: George Himes/Willamette Park Loop
Mr. Blue Sky had finally returned to town for a few hours, so we headed downtown for an urban hike. Portland has been ranked as one of the most walkable city in the country, so
Mt. Hood NF: Ramona Falls
How should we dedicate public spaces? That’s the hardest question for all society, which also reveals the priorities they each have. The first nations, at least in North America, treated all land as sacred and
PDX: Abiqua Falls
Fundamentally, I’m against private ownership of natural landmarks. That philosophy goes against my more “normal” notion that capitalism/private ownership is necessary, and reinforce my irked on how does any society dictate what is a landmark
PDX: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
One of the gems in the Pacific Northwest are the rainforest. Yes, rainforest. No, not the tropical rainforest with orangutan and various type of fruits. That in itself is so weird to me, because I
Mt. Hood NF: Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Hike (via Mirror Lake Trail #664)
Portland is so easy to love. The downtown is lovely and lively, the food scene has been amazing, and the town always feel like an output in the middle of a huge National Park. I’m
PDX: Tryon Creek State Natural Area
I was surprised that Oregon only has one national park. This state is such a wonderland for hikers, campers and landscape photographers. After some researching, I learned that many wonderful places are administrated by the