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Lakeside golden hours
Photo Chasing

Lakeside golden hours

ByMichael Goatbells April 5, 2025April 5, 2025

Around a couple of small midwestern lakes, golden hours bring out the very best … water and sky; wonderful feathered residents and visitors. *** clicking on photos will open up higher resolution version *** Mute swans were grouped to > a dozen. A passing bald eagle was looking for an easy meal. One robin caught…

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Ridgeline nigh vernal equinox
Day Hikes

Ridgeline nigh vernal equinox

ByMichael Goatbells March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Getting out in the woods on solstice and equinox is a must do. The cascade foothills were covered in snow, creeks and streams were near / above flood levels. Weather suggested cool temperatures and maybe a few localized rain showers. Ridgeline Trail was the perfect trail given the conditions and my objective of spending way…

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Spencer Snow Surprise
Day Hikes

Spencer Snow Surprise

ByMichael Goatbells March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

I was watching the weather closely last night and this morning, including precipitation radar and weather reports, to best determine which rain shell to wear. Spencer Butte was the targeted hill – Blanton Ridge and then up / down the butte until tired. On the way, it rained … the closer to Blanton, the bigger…

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Quick up / down Hardesty Mt
Day Hikes

Quick up / down Hardesty Mt

ByMichael Goatbells March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Weather was unstable – most people thought it was going to rain, cloudy and cold at best. Could there be better opportunity in March to go up and down Hardesty Mt? A hiking buddy and I took off initially to Goodman Creek trail to Eagle Rest, but in reviewing recent trip reports (and a sign…

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Bridges along North Fork Middle Fork
Day Hikes

Bridges along North Fork Middle Fork

ByMichael Goatbells March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

… of the Willamette River. Last night I had four hikes on the table waiting for the morning’s weather, snow pack, and my mood (especially about driving) … North Fork of Middle Fork Willamette River was the choice. I was just at the same TH for recent Alpine hike, so had a good idea about…

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Pre’s Trail and Hendricks Park in Rain
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Pre’s Trail and Hendricks Park in Rain

ByMichael Goatbells March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

On a rainy March morning, some times hiking can be best done umbrella in hand right from my front door. With local park walking / running paths in Pre’s Trail and Hendricks Park, a good long walk visiting neighbors can easily avoid concrete surfaces. While the weather report inferred light rain for a couple of…

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First cascades foothills of season
Day Hikes

First cascades foothills of season

ByMichael Goatbells February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

A quick dash out to Westfir on a most beautiful day… high 50s and sunshine. A perfect day for the first cascade foothills hike of the 2025 season – Alpine Trail. I arrived at the Covered Bridge Park before 0700 and was hiking shortly thereafter – 1 other car ‘camping’ in the parking lot. It’s…

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Crescent moonset on Ridgeline
Day Hikes

Crescent moonset on Ridgeline

ByMichael Goatbells February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Longer days, warmer temperatures and a crescent moonset … After a couple of hard rainy days and raging valley rivers from melting snow, Ridgeline Trail seemed like a good idea – waiting for further snow melt in the cascade foothills for later in the week. I started early at 0600 from Spring Blvd trailhead and…

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Didn’t want to drive: Pisgah Magic
Day Hikes | Photo Chasing

Didn’t want to drive: Pisgah Magic

ByMichael Goatbells February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Last night, I had 4 options to hike today. I just couldn’t force myself to drive even 45 minutes to Westfir for Alpine and North Fork hikes. Pisgah was the best option with less driving – given Tuesday’s Spencer jaunt. A quick 10 minute drive around 06:00 and I’m at the West Trailhead with 2…

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Friends on misty Spencer Butte
Day Hikes

Friends on misty Spencer Butte

ByMichael Goatbells February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

I needed to stay in town for a possible run to PDX so Spencer Butte was the hike and a bit later than typical. The weather prompted rain probably but light – huge dilemma on top outer gear. I chose to stay light – started with just base-layers (2) and hiking vest (pockets, camera and…

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