Eagle Creek Above Punchbowl Falls

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

Eagle Creek Recovering

At Eagle Creek, our indefatigable Mother Nature reminds us that she is more powerful than we could ever hope to be.

Nearly Enough Waterfalls

The Trail of Ten Falls has more waterfalls per square mile than any trail I think I’ve ever been on.

Silver Falls Mothers Day

Tara and I went camping on Sunday for Mother’s Day in Silver Falls State Park. We’ve been camping on Mother’s Day, rain or shine, since the kid was in middle school. This year it was time to find a new place. Over the years I have had Silver Falls recommended for a hike because of […]

A shift in the weather

I hope you are enjoying the change in the season, finding your sources of joy, and making a way to connect to the people you love.

Sunshine at Lake Todos los Santos

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

Beaver Creek Falls

I was told that there was a falls on Beaver Creek. That’s MY creek!

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 […]

Cliffs, moss, waterfalls

My philosophy is that there is potential danger all around us at all times, and that a trail is actually safer than a sidewalk.

Kiyomizu Temple made me late!

It’s not my fault: Japan is too beautiful and amazing to take a quick look then scurry back to the bus.