I was excited to get up on Badger Mountain for a view of the sunrise. Since I had the day off, I could be at the summit for the first morning sunrays. Click here for maps, directions and more details on this hike. I got to the top with my motivations playing in my ear …
I wanted to get up before work today and climb Badger Mountain. I got to bed at a reasonable time and the alarm clock went off at O-Dark Thirty (0400). I actually got out of bed and headed for the hill. I knew I wouldn’t even see the sunrise but I would have a chance …
Ocassionally I’ll add a blog posting because I find it unique and interesting. I hope you see this as befitting. I was driving home from work one day and noticed some astounding patterns. I hurried home to get my video camera and shot some video. I’ve been wondering why this pattern occurred and what kind …
Okay, maybe I’m a little naive. The other day, I was getting ready for a hike out at the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area. I was gathering my supplies: fanny pack, water, snacks, boots, socks, etc. Then, I remembered I had a pair of used gators that I had never tried because I always forgot I …
I haven’t been to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness area in over 20 years to I decided it was time to reconnoiter in preparation for a hiking page and blog entry on hiketricities.com. Click here for map and details of this hike! On our way to the wilderness area, we saw a beautiful sunrise and a …
I got back up on Badger Mountain the other day as I had missed hiking there for awhile. It was a beautiful early morning hike and the trail was already bustling with activity. I got to the top to find Doug taking a breather. I also saw Max and another “seasoned” fellow who remarked, “This …
Along with hiking, I love to swim and the beautiful Columbia River is a great place to take a refreshing dip! I usually swim as a form of exercise. My friend Scott and I swim together from the Lee Boulevard dock, upriver to the boat launch dock and then back downstream. The upstream part isn’t …
Two of my sons an I decided to go to Palouse Falls to enjoy the spectacular view. Click here for directions, a map and more details on this hikeI was thinking it would be fun to do some swimming too. Click this link to find Palouse Falls Hike directions and details We arrived, to …
I’d heard of it before but I never ventured out to the Audubon trail until the other day, I was pleasantly surprised See maps and directions here on the Hikes page link. I first noticed how well used the trail is. It was mid-day and hot out and I saw several people enjoying this hidden …
I’ve been wanting to hike up Jump Off Joe for a long time and finally took the opportunity with two of my sons to head up the hill. Click Here for Directions, a Map and More Details on this Hike I wasn’t sure how to get up there so I did some looking on Google …