The cold and crisp morning was enhanced by sunshine and blue skies. The leaves crunched under my boots as I hiked […]
Beautiful Hoarfrost Artistry on Burdoin Mountain
It was a winter wonderland on a mid-November day. Temperatures in the 20’s, a cold easterly breeze, dense cloud cover, […]
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The Capitol of Oregon
On a warm, sunny day in early fall I strolled the grounds north of the Oregon Capitol building in Salem. […]
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An Autumn Visit to Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake provides great variety – – – Oak Savannah, bottomland forest, wetlands, waterfowl, songbirds and sometimes blacktail deer. And, on a […]
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An Urban Nature Park on a Pleasant Autumn Day
Colorful leaves, squirrels searching for food on the forest floor and a sunny day. The four-mile loop hike in the […]
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Entertaining Sights near Sisters, Oregon
Majestic mountains, volcanic landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife, Sisters has it all. Taking a break from some long day hikes, I […]
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Canyon Creek Meadows on a Beautiful Day
On a cold, crisp autumn morning I drove to Jack Lake a few miles east of Three Fingered Jack. The mountain’s […]
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Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Revisited
One of the most scenic drives in Oregon is the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway. It runs for 66 miles on the east […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes #13: Golden Lake
Felt like giving myself the boot I did. No one should make the hike to Golden Lake as a day […]
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Hawk Mountain in Autumn
In mid-October I drove to 4,500-foot Cachebox Meadows near Graham Pass in the Mt. Hood National Forest. When I have the time […]