Exploring Snow Lakes

The chipmunks and whiskey jacks mounted a joint attack force and my resistance was futile.

High in the mountains

Though marijuana use is now legal in both Oregon and Washington… this is the high I’m after.

Roslyn and Leavenworth

Once I saw that the highway to Leavenworth passed within 5 miles of Roslyn, it was a no-brainer that I had to stop.

Enchanted rides

The rides are not as mind-blowing as typical corporate them park rides, but they are legitimately fun.

Enchantment

It’s just on the other side of cute, and has turned creepy in a most delicious way.

Oneonta Gorge is cool on a hot day

My friend G had the idea to go for a hike, and I remembered the Oneonta Gorge “trail” that I have been wanting to see since I moved here. It’s the way to the beautiful Oneonta Falls. No trail is possible, since it’s through a narrow creek canyon, so people access the falls by walking […]

Sunset on the water

In this softness, the copper sun sank into the water.

Celebration

This amazing theme park was opened on July 17, 1955.

Larch Mountain Hike

I managed to get out with my hiking group again on Sunday. Saturdays are sooo busy (this one was my Mt. Hood Cherokees meeting), and the option for Sunday hikes is appreciated. My hike the previous weekend to Poo Poo Point gave me a chance to prepare my body a little, because this hike was 6.8 miles to […]

Sakuracon & Poo Poo Point

Don’t you just LOVE being the right place at the right time?