Orchard Park

Boardwalk within Rock Creek Trail

I knew when the weather is cloudy it makes perfect lighting - the lights is soft and even, so this morning I venture by myself to see Orchard Park again from the south.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/orchard

Rock Creek Trail

The boardwalk at Rock Creek

I dragged Pokie to walk in this trail on a sunny Sunday, no rain, just wish it was cloudy for the images. O..well you can wish everything. This is by far the most complex and the longest.

Enjoy...

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/rock

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

Pond at Kaiser Woods Park

It is Friday afternoon and Rod has a day off, so I asked him to take me here instead of Saturday. The ominous clouds do not bother me, I know by spring time, the rain is short lived. Come, I will take you for a short walk.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/kaiser

Festival of Flowers 2016

Portland's Living Room

Welcome to the Festival of Flowers, the design is almost to non-existence and the amount of flowers are getting less and less. But this is the last year I will have access to the overall view from the 7th floor of DEQ building, so enjoy while you can.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/pioneer

Tillikum Crossing

Tillikum Crossing - opening in September 2015

This is the first time that I crossed the Tillikum, I was not able to come when it was first open for the MAX Orange line last year. It is a very interesting place to watch the light rails do by. For a train lover like me, this is the place.

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Pirate Park

Pirate Park

Once again my good buddy guard took me here. First we went to NW 164th Avenue to find the trailhead. We found it alright, but the solid pavement is no where to be found. So I think this is not a good trailhead for those who uses wheelchair. It was one of the hottest day this year, it reached almost 100 degrees that day. Luckily we came early, but still very uncomfortable.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/pirate

Vista Brook Park

Safety gate at SW 90th Avenue

The sun is already up at 5:30 A.M., so am I. This morning I decided to check out Vista Brook Park along with Fanno Creek Train that runs along side this park. This park has a theme of train and it was recently refurbished with half a million dollars. Come see the park...

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/vista