Lava Beds National Monument

There is a small and fascinating park in the northernmost part of California dedicated to learning about and exploring a volcanic landscape.

Hummocks Trail

All this beauty before me sprung out from that poor beginning.

Sunshine at Lake Todos los Santos

At long last the rain dried up and the clouds parted.

Mirror Lake: The scenes I missed

In December I hiked to Mirror Lake and Tom Dick and Harry Mountain for the first time. Though the whole region was sunny that day, there was a little microclimate engulfing our local volcano, Mt. Hood. Snow actually fell during the hike. At the summit of the mountain, I was told that it is typically […]

The Other Side of the Mountain

2000 years ago, Mt. St. Helens erupted with fluid lava.

Mt. St. Helens Today

It does not look like any other place in the Pacific Northwest.

Dividends of patience

“Well, in answer to your question I’ll tell you about our 6:15 rule.”

Hood River Blossoms

Greyscale moderates the bright colours and gives the mountain a chance to make an impact in the photo.

Old Snowy Mountain and Goat Lake

Well, on the way we realized we were in Argentina, when we spotted the llamas.

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.