Nearly Enough Waterfalls
The Trail of Ten Falls has more waterfalls per square mile than any trail I think I’ve ever been on.
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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 […]
Read More Silver Falls Mothers DayA 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.
Read More A shift in the weatherSunshine at Lake Todos los Santos
At long last the rain dried up and the clouds parted.
Read More Sunshine at Lake Todos los SantosBeaver Creek Falls
I was told that there was a falls on Beaver Creek. That’s MY creek!
Read More Beaver Creek FallsLarch 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 […]
Read More Larch Mountain HikeCliffs, 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.
Read More Cliffs, moss, waterfallsKiyomizu 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.
Read More Kiyomizu Temple made me late!Campers vs. obnoxious huge bass system
I was so devastatingly tired I was ready to ford the Sandy River and go strangle JoeBob, BettySue, AND Lady GaGa. Rah rah ah ah ah!
Read More Campers vs. obnoxious huge bass systemHalloween recap
Holy cow. Seriously? 9:25 and I hear a little girl’s voice outside…there goes the bell.
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Conscious Engagement 