PCT and Cispus Pass

On our second day we continued to climb in elevation and into the heart of the Goat Rocks Wilderness.

Return to the mountains

The trailhead is at about 4000 feet elevation and we climbed about 1700 feet that day in only 4.5 miles.

Into the smoke and out again

My brother told me that the skies over Montana have been swathed in wildfire smoke for a long time.

Bruce and Nephew

The speed at which she was ready to take me up on my offer and the multiple times she double-checked, “Do you really mean it?” let me know that I had offered a real gift.

Rainier Days 2021

Have you ever been to a small-town parade? They are completely unlike big parades, and have an irresistible charm.

Dangling in the trees

I nearly had a panic attack looking at it, but I knew it was my only way out.

A different kind of 4th

McMenamins is a local chain of bars and restaurants.

OYL July 16

When Rebecca and I went to Lyle last time, there was a group of circling eagles, and one of the Yakama said it was good medicine.

Rose City

Portland has many nicknames, but one of them is official.

Spring critters

I caught a few pics of fawns in the last couple weeks. Their mommas have been extra skittish this year and I’m afraid I won’t get anything better till they’re grown. I’ll share with you what I have, because spotted babies always make me smile and I’m hoping you will smile too. . . It’s […]