Congratulations, Dave, on being named the recipient of this year's Preservation Award given by the local group PreservationWORKS.

A group of 5 of us determined to hike again, after a long pandemic, reunited at Finley. Having driven in separate cars, we drove through the west entrance and began hiking at Woodpecker Loop where a loud robin hailed our arrival. It seemed the robin...

Marys Peak North Ridge/Summit/East Ridge/Road 2005 (loop) Hike. Difficult 12 miles with 2600 ft. elevation gain, 7 hours including stops. Even in the winter, Marys Peak can be a delight. Although frequently dusted with snow, Marys Peak is often...

2020 was a good wildflower year. My wife Sandy and I got out to the high country for seven wildflower hikes. So, when MPG asked me to share a favorite hike it was easy - since it was a recent hike, but perhaps not so easy – because they were all...