Majestic mountains, volcanic landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife, Sisters has it all. Taking a break from some long day hikes, I […]


Majestic mountains, volcanic landscapes, wildflowers and wildlife, Sisters has it all. Taking a break from some long day hikes, I […]

On a cold, crisp autumn morning I drove to Jack Lake a few miles east of Three Fingered Jack. The mountain’s […]

One of the most scenic drives in Oregon is the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway. It runs for 66 miles on the east […]

High cloud cover and a little drizzle met me at the Pacific Crest Trailhead south of Santiam Pass. Hiking south […]

Another gorgeous sunny day in Central Oregon. To celebrate I decided to return to Carl Lake in the Mt. Jefferson […]

Hooray! I awoke to a beautiful morning in Central Oregon. A little nip in the air and crystal-clear views in every […]

On a gorgeous mid-summer day we drove to Jack Lake a few miles east of Three Fingered Jack. There was nary […]

Tygh (rhymes with high) Valley lies at 1,000 feet east of the Badger Creek Wilderness. In the spring when all […]

While visiting the Joseph, Oregon area we stayed at the Bronze Antler B&B: http://www.bronzeantler.com/. What a fine place it was. […]

Last fall I published a blog post about hiking to the old Kinzel Mine in the Badger Creek Wilderness. Since […]