It is an unfortunate reality that in the face of Oregon’s population doubling over the past half-century, our trail system has declined. The resulting crowding and overuse is evident on many of the trails that remain, especially on those fringing the rapidly growing Portland region. This trend is at odds with oft-stated public goals of [...]
Posted tagged ‘Bridal Veil’
Proposal: Bridal Veil Canyon Trail
January 15, 2012Gorge Aspen Colony
July 6, 2011Just east of Bridal Veil on the Historic Columbia River Highway, a colony of white-barked Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) suddenly appear along the road, seemingly transported from somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Though these are North America’s most widespread tree species, they are uncommon in Western Oregon. Many who spot these unlikely trees might reasonably [...]
