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Snowshoeing at Potato Hill Provides Spectacular Sights
February 19, 2024—Snow in Oregon has been hit or miss this winter. The snow level for much of the winter has been at relatively high...
Radford Bean
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Winter Recreation—Great for the Body and the Soul
It’s winter, and for many that means curling up on the couch in front of a fireplace with a good book in hand and a blanket covering...
Radford Bean
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Snowshoeing at Big Springs—A Real Joy
January 11, 2024—Winter recreation got off to a slow start in Oregon. It wasn’t until the first full week in January the snow really...
Radford Bean
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Recreational Immunity Could Impact Outdoor Recreation
January 10, 2024—While attending the annual Friends of Yamhelas Westsider Trail meeting, discussion came up in the meeting about whether...
Radford Bean
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Seniors Can Benefit from Outdoor Recreation
December 19, 2023—As I approach 67 years of age, I’ve been thinking about ways to maintain my health so I can avoid needing hospital care...
Radford Bean
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Crater Lake—A Magical Place to Snowshoe
December 14, 2023—The start of winter is just days away. And you know what that means? Time to get the snowshoes out from my closet....
Radford Bean
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Does Cycling Contribute to Commerce?
December 14, 2023—I recently read an article from BikePortland regarding a presentation given to the Columbia River Gorge Commission...
Radford Bean
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Have You Heard About the Yamhelas Westsider Trail?
WHAT IS THE TRAIL? The trail is situated in Yamhill County, Oregon, with small section extending into Washington County, and extends 14.8...
Radford Bean
Nov 12, 20237 min read
Riding the Other Discovery Trail
August 12, 2023 —I had the opportunity to ride and explore the Discovery Trail, not the one on the Olympic Peninsula, but the trail on...
Radford Bean
Aug 12, 20234 min read
Blue-Green Algae – Not to be Taken Lightly When Recreating in Water
August 8, 2023—Summer is upon us and so are temperatures in the 90s and above. States like Arizona, Texas, and Florida are experiencing...
Radford Bean
Aug 8, 20232 min read
An Annual Paddling Event Returns to the Tualatin River
June 24, 2023—After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, the Tualatin Riverkeepers (TRK) held their annual River Discovery event on the...
Radford Bean
Jun 28, 20233 min read
An Adventurous Weekend at Dorena Lake
June 9, 2023 —I got a late start to my camping trip to Dorena Lake in Cottage Grove because of a light rain falling where I live. I was...
Radford Bean
Jun 18, 20236 min read
Observe but Don’t Interact
As paddlers, we love it when we encounter wildlife during our trips. Let’s face it, the majority of us probably took up paddling to get...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Cold Water Immersion—It’s a Matter of Life or Death
Forget the 120 Rule, so says Moulton Avery, whose cold water safety presentation I had the pleasure of attending. Avery used the May 16,...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Keep Your Dog Safe While Paddling
I have encountered many paddlers, both in person and through pictures they share on social media, enjoying time on the water in a canoe...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
Riding the Loop Around the Willamette River
May 20, 2023—I had planned on paddling the Tualatin River this morning. However, my plans changed because I had to go into Portland to...
Radford Bean
May 22, 20234 min read
A Great, Little-known Bike Trail in Salem
May 19, 2023 —Portland has Forest Park; Salem has Minto Brown Island Park. Both are urban oases in major Oregon cities. I found myself in...
Radford Bean
May 21, 20235 min read
Exploring the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles
May 13, 2023—I arose early today to get a start on the day’s activities before the weather turns hotter later in the day. I never really...
Radford Bean
May 15, 20234 min read
Camping at Viento State Park
May 12, 2023—Since I was riding on the Old Columbia River Highway today and would be riding the Riverfront Trail in The Dalles tomorrow,...
Radford Bean
May 14, 20233 min read
Exploring the Twin Tunnels Section of the Old Columbia River Hwy by Bike
May 12, 2023 —The Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon is blessed with scenic beauty, numerous spectacular waterfalls, breathtaking...
Radford Bean
May 14, 20234 min read
Playing in the Narrows
May 7, 2023—The weathermen were calling for cloudy skies today, and though the morning started out a little overcast, there were breaks...
Radford Bean
May 7, 20233 min read
Mount Rainier Staff Seek Public Comment
Photo by Cullen328 May 3, 2023—I attended an online public meeting with staff from Mount Rainier National Park. Park Service staff held...
Radford Bean
May 7, 20233 min read
A Magnificent Day of Snowshoeing at Maxwell Butte
March 4, 2023—New snow had fallen up in the Santiam Pass, so a friend, her daughter, and I grabbed our snowshoes, suited up in warm...
Radford Bean
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Riding the Banks-Vernonia State Trail
April 29, 2023 —It’s been over 10 years since I last rode the Banks-Vernonia State Trail , so I decided it was way past time to ride it...
Radford Bean
Apr 30, 20236 min read
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