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Laura O. Foster

I write about the geology, history & architecture of Portland, Oregon—via urban walks. Find more walks at portlandwalking.blogspot.com and lauraofoster.com.

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New Overlook on Terwilliger Parkway

After 110 years, once-private Eagle Point on the Terwilliger Parkway becomes a public overlook
Laura O. Foster4 min read

    Near Portland, a new nature park: Scouters Mountain

    Oregon’s volcanic Boring Lava Domes are sprinkled lightly throughout Portland’s city limits: Rocky Butte, Mount Tabor and Mount Sylvania…
    Laura O. Foster4 min read

      Aurora, Illinois—good walking here

      Once industrial river town turns toward its roots
      Laura O. Foster6 min read