Tag Archive for: wildflowers

The Hunt is On!

The hunt is on, and we’re not just talking about Easter egg hunts. No, no. We are talking about the season's most exciting natural treasure hunt – wildflowers! But, before you head out, be sure to invite your children or grandchildren to join you too. After all, kids are expert scavenger hunters.

Wildflowers Found Only in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The richness of the Columbia Gorge as a habitat for plant life…
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Wildflowers Have Arrived

As soon as the snow melts, people delight in the discovery of the Douglas’ Grass Widow poking up all over the open, grassy areas and dry, windswept bluffs of the middle and eastern gorge. As soon as a few emerge, the hills will appear to be covered in a blanket of their unmistakable magenta hue. Their welcome burst of color, often as early as February, reminds us that spring is indeed coming.  

Suksdorfia Chapter – Washington Native Plant Society

Named for famed botanist Wilhelm Suksdorf, the Suksdorfia chapter roams the hills and trails of the Columbia River Gorge during its six to eight annual wildflower hikes, starting as soon as the grass widows peak forth. With elevations from near sea level to tree line, the area boasts a long wildflower season with a diverse range of blooms over six months.
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Catherine Creek Hike

The Catherine Creek Labyrinth is part of the Burdoin-Coyote-Catherine Recreation Planning Area.  You can choose hikes from 3 miles to 30 miles!  For starters, try the 3 mile loop starting at the Catherine Creek trailhead. 
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Weldon Wagon Trail Hike

The Weldon Wagon trail is part of the 551 acre White Salmon Oak Natural Resources Conservation Area.  This conservation area was established to protect strands of Oregon White Oak.  This out and back 5 miles RT hike is accessible year-round.