On a gorgeous late summer day I hiked to the top of 7,215-foot Olallie Butte. The third highest peak in […]
Signs of Fall in the Roaring River Wilderness
I always enjoy getting close to big game animals in the wilderness. Even more, I like it when they pose […]
A Visit from a Pretty Peahen
Where she come from we never knew. One day she was just here. For a few days our lawn and […]
Serendipity Photos
When traveling in a target-rich environment for photography, be prepared to immediately take a photo. This is always a good […]
Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #5: Second Burroughs Mountain
Probably the shortest and easiest of all Mt. Rainier alpine hikes, this one provides by far the best bang for […]
Iconic Photo of Mt. Rainier over Packwood Lake
One of the classic photos of Mt. Rainier is an early morning shot of the mountain over Packwood Lake. The […]
Umbrella Falls
Every once in awhile it’s fun to try a new area, especially with alpine meadows. And, to make it interesting, throw […]
Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #4: Barrett Spur
The 7,300-foot Black Knoll on upper Barrett Spur provides an awe-inspiring closeup view of Coe and Ladd Glaciers. To begin the […]
Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #3: Cooper Spur
A steep climb well above treeline, alpine wildflowers with bright colors growing in the tundra-like environment and views extending seemingly […]
A Summer Visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium
We spent a couple of enjoyable days on the Oregon Coast in early August. The sun came out on the […]
