Category Archives: Great Outdoors

Beacon Rock

Posted on May 13, 2011 by TKGilb

Beacon Rock is a towering monolith of basalt that juts up from the north shore of the Columbia River near Skamania, WA. 860 feet from base to summit, it’s a favorite with local rock climbers. Continue reading →

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The Harbor Life at Depoe Bay

Posted on March 15, 2011 by TKGilb

Depoe Bay has the smallest navigable harbor in the world! It’s also the “Whale Watching Capital of Oregon.” Continue reading →

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Tumwater’s Hidden Gem

Posted on February 15, 2011 by TKGilb

Tumwater Falls Park is a 15 acre slice of natural beauty that borders the Deschutes River just before it plunges into Capitol Lake. Continue reading →

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The 2nd Street Challenge in Hood River, OR

Posted on November 8, 2010 by TKGilb

One of the most challenging flights of stairs I’ve run into recently has to be the 2nd Street Stairs in downtown Hood River, OR. 413 steps straight up from State Street to the top of the bluff. And I mean straight! There’s not a bend or a curve anywhere on this concrete staircase. Continue reading →

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View from Otter Crest

Posted on October 1, 2010 by TKGilb

The Otter Crest Scenic Viewpoint, also called Cape Foulweather, is the best lookout on the Oregon Coast. Otter Crest is also a popular whale-watching site. Continue reading →

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Yacolt Falls

Posted on September 7, 2010 by TKGilb

Located on Big Tree Creek, Yacolt Falls spills over a broad rock ledge and tumbles nearly 30 feet into a splash pool. As an added feature, the right side of the falls is a two-tiered drop. Continue reading →

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The Jetty at Tidewater Cove

Posted on August 12, 2010 by TKGilb

The views along the Columbia River are terrific, especially from the end of the Jetty at Tidewater Cove. Continue reading →

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The Falls at Shepperd’s Dell

Posted on June 15, 2010 by TKGilb

Shepperd’s Dell was used as a natural cathedral by the Shepperd family during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Continue reading →

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Where the Blue Camas Grows

Posted on June 1, 2010 by TKGilb

Thousands of acres of blue camas once bloomed in the Pacific NW. Continue reading →

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Columbia River Gorge

Posted on May 17, 2010 by TKGilb

My first trip through the Columbia River Gorge was a jaw dropping experience. Continue reading →

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