Rain storm after rain storm moving through the Portland area. I felt like I should be growing webs between my toes.
For a change of pace I drove to the east side of the Columbia River Gorge near Mosier.
The Oak-Savannah habitat in the Memaloose Hills was my destination. My aspirations were to stay dry, hike a few miles and possibly photograph some blacktail deer.
The good news was the spotting of a few deer. The bad news was the heavy fog, freezing rain and slippery footing.
None the less, it made for a nice outing.
Blacktail Deer
Frozen trail leading through the White Oak trees
Balsamroot (come spring the stems will be loaded with pretty sunflowers)
My hiking poles leaning against a White Oak tree
Young Blacktail Deer
Frozen pond along the trail
Frozen trail leading to top of the northern Memaloose Hill
Ponderosa Pine needles
great photos once again!!
Thanks. It was a foggy, cold day – – – a tough day to get decent photos.