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A Visit to the Rose Garden and Council Crest

A Visit to the Rose Garden and Council Crest

A cold, crisp morning greeted me as I opened the curtains. After putting on some warm clothes, I threw on […]

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An Urban Outing with My Favorite Model

An Urban Outing with My Favorite Model

Just north of the TV Highway is an interesting nature park. A loop of four miles passes small ponds, wetlands […]

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Oh Virginia

Oh Virginia

A cold east wind, 19 degrees and a light skiff of snow on the ground. It’s time to bundle up […]

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Where are the Rolls Royces?

Where are the Rolls Royces?

A little sad I was. Leaving the John Day Country, and the great hospitality at the Wilson Ranches Retreat. But […]

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The Beauty of Icy Waterfalls

The Beauty of Icy Waterfalls

After a few days of below freezing temperatures, the majestic waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge are rimmed with ice. […]

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Mule Deer and Magpies

Mule Deer and Magpies

Mitchell to Fossil, one of the more spectacular drives in Oregon. Steep ups and downs, rugged country and splashes of […]

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Nature Paints the Hills

Nature Paints the Hills

Near Mitchell is one of the premier showcases of Oregon. From a rich palette Mother Nature paints the landscape with […]

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A Bison’s Evil Eye

A Bison’s Evil Eye

Cold it was, but the promise of scenic vistas and wild game was irresistible. Bison, antelope, cattle and red-tail hawks […]

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Early morning along the John Day River

Early morning along the John Day River

Brrrrrrrrr! Ten degrees in the Butte Creek Valley. A great morning to enjoy the John Day country. Pick up some […]

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North of Butte Creek Valley

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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