In early November I drove to Triangle Pass, and then to the Grassy Knoll Trailhead about seven miles north of the […]
Autumn is the Time for Elk
On a late-October day I journeyed to the Jewell Wildlife Area in the Coastal Mountains. There were two sizable Roosevelt […]
A Beautiful Fall Hike to Phlox Point
Phlox Point is the 2,957-foot summit of Hardy Ridge and one of the best destinations for a hike near the Portland […]
A Rainbow over Lake Billy Chinook
When the storms continue to pound the east side of the Cascades, relief can sometimes be found further to the […]
A Stormy Hike to Burnt Lake and East Zigzag Mountain
First weekend of November, one of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – […]
Mule Deer in Central Oregon
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 […]
