One of the most scenic drives in Oregon is the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway. It runs for 66 miles on the east […]

One of the most scenic drives in Oregon is the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway. It runs for 66 miles on the east […]
Hooray! I awoke to a beautiful morning in Central Oregon. A little nip in the air and crystal-clear views in every […]
I have caught (and mostly released) steelhead in 15 different rivers and streams in Washington and Oregon. The approach is always the same, hiking and […]
Tygh (rhymes with high) Valley lies at 1,000 feet east of the Badger Creek Wilderness. In the spring when all […]
Time for Plan B. Plan A was thwarted by bad road conditions, stopping me from reaching the Badger Creek Trailhead. […]
A sunny, late spring day at the Black Butte Ranch. What better way to spend the early afternoon than climbing […]
A beautiful day on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. I was on the way to Colorado Rapids, a […]
A steep climb up Hunchback Ridge sounded like a fine outing. But, when I arrived at Zigzag it was pouring down […]
A beautiful day on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. I was on the way to Colorado Rapids, a […]
A little sad I was. Leaving the John Day Country, and the great hospitality at the Wilson Ranches Retreat. But […]