When the aspen trees turn golden in the fall, there are often many mule deer to be spotted. In mid-October […]
The Crown Jewels of Central Oregon
The dominant features of Central Oregon are the large volcanoes towering above the landscape. They are at their best on […]
Carl Lake, Five Miles Deep into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Heavy rain and wind with the promise of snow at higher elevations. What could be a better receipe for a […]
Marion Lake
After crossing Santiam Pass on a nice autumn day, I took a detour to the east at Marion Forks, driving […]
Autumn Flowers and Honeybees
On a trip to the Oregon Coast I spotted colorful flowers in bloom in early October. Sunshine was bringing out […]
An early autumn outing at Tualatin Hills Nature Park
I had a short break between storm systems. It seemed like a good time to hike in the Tualatin Hills […]
A Beautiful Autumn Day in Indian Heaven
A wonderful day in Indian Heaven Wilderness – – – crisp air, the trail crunching under my boots, ripe huckleberries […]
Valley of Fire
After a couple of days of business meetings, it was time to enjoy some of the amazing scenery near Las […]
A hike to the summit of Olallie Butte
On a gorgeous late summer day I hiked to the top of 7,215-foot Olallie Butte. The third highest peak in […]
Signs of Fall in the Roaring River Wilderness
I always enjoy getting close to big game animals in the wilderness. Even more, I like it when they pose […]