Christmas Eve on the Oregon Coast

I don’t know how close I came to not seeing this amazing sight out of pure unromantic stubbornness, but thank goodness it didn’t happen.

Frozen Waterfalls

I keep finding new reasons to talk about this place because it’s JUST SO AMAZING.

Columbus Day backpacking – Is that a bag of poo?

Arno hung a thermometer in the tent and when we checked it in the morning, it read 30 degrees. Below freezing inside the tent.

Columbus Day backpacking – Can I burn the map now?

We were the first people to leave the packed down PCT since the snow had fallen. It was about two feet deep at the point where we left the trail. Arno suggests 1 1/2 feet deep. Either way, it’s a lot to break trail through.

Guest writer climbs Cooper Spur

The guy carrying his grandfather in-law’s ashes reminded me of the closing scene in the movie “The Bucket List”.

Airborne Sweet 16

Today is my baby girl’s birthday. Scratch that. It’s my lovely young lady’s birthday.

July 4th Road Trip – Part III: John Day Fossil Beds

Arno and I had never been to this part of Oregon before, and for me it was a surprise to discover what a wealth of fossil excavation and high-quality paleontology is going on right here in my back yard.

Backpacking to High Lake

That lake – a beautiful little 2.5 acre lake – was the busiest mountain lake I have ever seen.

Elk Mountain Summit

I love being surprised, and that goes for just about anything. That includes randomly choosing a trail to hike, and having it turn out to be packed with views, challenges, variety, and shared with a great hiking partner. Arno asked if I had any suggestions on where to go for our Sunday hike. I pulled […]

Oregon Tulips

I was desperate for something to help me re-direct my sour mood yesterday morning.