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A very sweet little nature park just south of Oregon City on the bluffs above the Willamette River, Canemah was an early riverboat community, the name comes from the Chinook word for canoe, “canim.” Love this view north towards Mt St Hele

Yes the balsamroots are blooming in the Columbia River Gorge, blanketing the hills with yellow. So beautiful!

And the finale of the hike, a cotton candy blizzard. So yummy!

#columbiarivergorge #springflowers #oregon #scenic

We’re baaack! Dragon Boat season has begun. We love the evening practice, it’s just the best to see all the light reflections on the beautiful Willamette River. Also my team is the best, including my Jensen cousin Cheri who helps tell us

Portland shows up . . . again. So hard to capture all the incredible signs whilst marching and carrying one’s own sign but here are some. And a show of our beautiful cherry trees on the waterfront.

#nokings #portland #signs

Pretty spring flowers and fabulous chartreuse moss on the towering trees, my favorite color! Love the moss… and the ferns. And check out the cute wooden sign box with a trillium handle and nature facts inside. Tryon Creek State Park has tons o

My Star Magnolia in full bloom. It was a gift from my oldest (actually I’m a month older than her!) and dearest friend @nanna_anne, after my dad died in 1994. We brought it with us when we moved to keep his memory alive. Actually he was such a

Well who knew there’s an amazing display of daffodils in Wilsonville? And very cool steampunk-style signs and birdhouses and a vintage phone where you can leave your thoughts to those who have left us. Check out the “Phone of the Wind! It

A nice Mt Hood view and lots of pretty flowers at Catherine Creek. But the best part of the day ~ Harvey was finally able to get out to see his wildflowers, and even get some photos, thanks to the ADA trail. It’s been a very long six months and

Mountain views on a lovely winter day in Portland. Mt Hood from Washington Park and, from Hoyt Arboretum, both Mt St Helens AND the not-often-seen Mt Rainier (it must be really clear to see the giant mountain). Lucky us to have these incredible green

Pretty winter bloomers, thanks to a very mild winter here in Portland. The hellebores! And fuchsias! Outstanding. Lantanas even!

A nice antidote to the mayhem that surrounds us.

#winterflowers #portland #helleborus #perfectclimate

You can follow me on Instagram to see all the beautiful places we hike. And other interesting stuff.

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