During the holidays following the winter solstice, I enjoy looking back at photos from the previous summer. Their images bring back wonderful warm memories of my many hikes and outings. The colorful wildflowers, inquisitive critters, mountain vistas and showy butterflies always bring a smile to my face. Here are a handful for your enjoyment.

May you and yours have a wonderful Holiday season and the best of New Years.

California Ground Squirrel

Domestic flower

Mule Deer

Multnomah Falls

Tiger Lily

Dark-eyed Junco

Golden Balsamroot lining the Dog Mountain Trail with the summit of Mt. Hood peaking

over Starvation Ridge

Blue Grouse

Checkerspot Butterfly

Spotted Coral Root (wild Orchid)

Mt. Hood from Bald Mountain