Brrrrrrrrr! Ten degrees in the Butte Creek Valley. A great morning to enjoy the John Day country. Pick up some […]
North of Butte Creek Valley
While staying at the Wilson Ranches Retreat, I spent a day exploring the north side of the Ranch. A rugged […]
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A Pleasant Stay at the Wilson Ranches Retreat
Good old-fashioned hospitality. So easy to say, so hard to create. Nancy and Phil make you feel at home at […]
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Wind Machine Art?
Towering windmills dominate the landscape on the drive from Wasco to Condon in North-central Oregon. With a sparkling blue sky […]
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Preparation for Elk Hunting
Before making a trip to Central Oregon for elk hunting, I decided to drive to Jewell. It’s always good to […]
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The Grassy Knoll
Mid-November on a cloudy, windy day. Eleven-mile hike to visit two long-removed wildfire lookout sites.
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A Cold and Snowy Hike
The 3,500-foot cumulative elevation gain and 11 miles loop hike over Horseshoe Ridge is always tough. The pitches ascending and […]
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Turkeys and ‘Rooms
Mid-autumn on the west slopes of the Cascades. A ten-mile outing north of the Columbia River Gorge on a cool, […]
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Hawk Mountain Vistas
The last day of Indian Summer. Sad to say, but it now will be months before we can enjoy sunshine, […]
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Autumn on the East Slopes of the Cascades
Bluebird weather – – – sunshine, warm afternoons and a little breeze to rustle the brilliant painted leaves of fall. […]