After September 11th, I created these collages in Photoshop. Because of the sensitive content, these have never been in public view until now. Free hi-res downloads are included and you may use them for whatever you want. Links back are always welcomed.

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I’ve had the privilege of doing a lot of hiking in the northwest near Portland, Oregon. Many hiking trails in this area have lush forests, scenic waterfalls and amazing landscape views. From a list numerous trails, I offer my personal top 10 hikes with the most enjoyable scenery. If you’re ever visiting the Portland area and wish to see the very best the Northwest has to offer, save yourself time and go to these guaranteed beautiful places.

1. Lava Canyon – Washington

2. Eagle Creek – Oregon

3. Silver Falls State Park – Oregon

4. Lewis River – Washington

5. Triple Falls – Oregon

6. Wahclella Falls – Oregon

7. Oneonta Gorge – Oregon

8. Angels Rest – Oregon

9. Saddle Mountain – Oregon

10. Elowah Falls & Upper McCord Creek Falls trail – Oregon

Honorable Mentions:

11. Mirror Lake – Oregon

12. Falls Creek Falls – Washington

13. Larch Mountain – Oregon

14. Dog Mountain – Washington

15. Beacon Rock – Washington

On Sunday, May 18th, 2008, six of us hiked to Devil’s Rest along the Columbia Gorge, Oregon.

Devil’s Rest is a pleasant forested and shady relaxation point on top of the hill. While it doesn’t have much of a view, it’s very quiet and peaceful- no sound of road noise- with lush green surroundings. From the Angel’s Rest parking area, it’s roughly 2 miles to Angel’s Rest and another 2 miles to Devil’s Rest, getting to 2,300 ft elevation.

We also stopped at Angel’s Rest which has a great view of the Columbia River Gorge from the rocky cliffs.