Giving thanks

Despite the cold, the sun makes me happy.

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 […]

Japanese garden in the sun

Students from different countries and internationally-themed gardens were a nice mix on a summer weekend.

Rainy Rhododendrons

I had a whole day in front of me. Why not see some flowers in the rain?

What to like about The Butchart Gardens in March

The Butchart Gardens in March offer a mood of dark quiet, wisps of foggy intrigue, and solitude.

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 […]