Gorge before the heat and smoke

The final day we spent with our Texas visitors was in the Columbia River Gorge.

May Pacific

A spring day on the Oregon Coast is filled with astonishing sights.

I am grateful to have the chance to camp with my kiddo every year.

Their moment has passed, but these gorgeous wild flowers are not forgotten.

We had birthday reservations at a historic hotel.

The first item on the birthday agenda was a hike with waterfalls.

Talking Water Gardens is the culmination of a dream

It was a good morning to photograph birds at a local wetland.

My first visit to Ski Bowl was an excellent one.

I cannot believe I’ve lived here for 18 years and no one ever explained to me what’s above Punchbowl Falls.