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Mount Tabor Park

A Hike Up Portland’s Mount Tabor Park Our Stay in Portland, OR Portland’s Volcanic Gem: Mount Tabor Park Sunshine and spring in the air – it was the perfect day to explore one of Portland’s hidden gems: Mount Tabor Park! This extinct volcano offered a beautiful and educational hike within Portland’s city limits. Our hike […]

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Our Walking Trails in Hillsboro

The Beautiful Trails in Hillsboro Our Stay in Hillsboro, OR Starting from Home … Having beautiful trails close by in case we don’t want to drive the distance but still want to get some fresh air, some outdoor light, and some miles in, is a blessing! We have walked these well-paved trails and beautiful parks

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Exploring The Green Oases in Portland’s Suburbs

Exploring The Green Oases in Portland’s Suburbs Our Adventures in Hillsboro, OR Portland’s Green Gems After a week of walking in the Hillsboro neighborhood close to home, hubby and I longed for a different scenery. So, despite the rain and clouds, we put on our hiking shoes and drove off to visit the green gems

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Visiting Vancouver, Washington

Whenever we visit our sons in Seattle, we drive by Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River. We never planned to visit, but after after reading an article in the AAA magazine, our curiosity was piqued. Surprisingly, Vancouver started in 1824, it is the oldest city in Washington State, and is therefore steeped with history!

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Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Whenever we visit our sons in Seattle, we drive by Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River. We never planned to visit, but after after reading an article in the AAA magazine, our curiosity was piqued. Surprisingly, Vancouver started in 1824, it is the oldest city in Washington State, and is therefore steeped with history!

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