Another week of Pandemic, another urban volcano hike, new spring blooms, a bit of crafting, and some good advice from George Washington.
April 16, 2020 – Hike of the Week
Rocky Butte is another Boring Volcanic Field volcano in Portland. We walked there from the Rose City Golf course, and had a great view of the High Cascades Peaks, with a coyote sighting along the way.
After walking flat city streets, we began the uphill climb on Rocky Butte Road.
A coyote, crossing the road ahead.
The coyote continued up into the forest.
Meanwhile, we walked up the road and through the tunnel.
The road, tunnel, and stone walls were built in the 1930’s as part of a WPA post-depression infrastructure project.
Eventually, we reached the park on the summit.
Views in all directions:
East to Mt Hood
North to Mt St Helens
Columbia River, Mt St Helens
Mt St Helens
Northwest, down the Columbia River
West to the Fremont Bridge, Portland
West to downtown Portland
Southeast to Mt Jefferson
Mt Jefferson
Mt Hood again
And a last look at Mt St Helens before heading down.
I always love a Peak Finder!
Hike#36, 6.5 miles, 420 feet.
New blooms in the neighborhood and garden this week:
Crafting:
I made forward and reverse progress on my Meris sweater. While playing yarn chicken, I made the sleeves too short. I have knit just about every part of this sweater three times, so now I will reknit the lower sleeves. I sewed more masks, started sewing a new bathrobe to replace the one I left behind in Queenstown, and continued knitting Emily’s shawl, and the purple socks.
Meanwhile in Portland:
Physical distancing demonstrated by our founding father!
Margaret Quilts 