Tiny worlds beneath me I often have to remind myself to look down and notice the worlds beneath me when…
Lines of Hoodoos Here's one more entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge of Lines. The many layered castles in Bryce…
Time lines from long ago The time lines are obvious in the many rock forms in state and national parks…
Cool rocks - inside and out Do you ever drive by a place a million times and think to yourself,…
The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…
This week the word for the Weekly Photo Challenge is Layered. Here is one of the many beautiful layered formations…
We traveled half an hour from our house to see the eclipse in the Path of Totality. Success! Here's some…
Dense clouds in the sky can be seen as an excuse to feel sorrowful and gloomy or an opportunity to…
Clear Lake Reflections, Linn County, Oregon Weekly Photo Challenge: Mirror
In the Spring, the flocking begins. Ross's Geese, Chen rossii Flocks alighting,Optics focusing. American Bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus Nature's fireworks on…
Mt. Bachelor Thinking about trying out snowshoeing? Last weekend I went out for the first time to try out snowshoeing…
It's ironic that a bird that almost disappeared from the face of the earth has their name associated with the…
It is easy to see why the Painted Hills are designated as one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders. The Painted Hills…
Old western juniper tree at dusk What are successful invaders? There are certain members of the plant and animal world…
Broken Top, the Three Sisters, and Black Crater Indian Ford Preserve Field Trip In late October I visited the Indian…
How many big stumps can you see here? Learning about fire ecology I recently went on a Deschutes Land Trust…
A fluttering of wings draws my attention. Looking out of my window, I see a Townsend's solitaire beating its wings…
Last week I went on a Metolius Preserve hike with the Deschutes Land Trust (DLT). This 1,240 acre preserve is…
Fall begins with joyous laughter and warm caresses that Nod and wink as they cloak you with a touch of…
Cooper's Hawk at High Desert Museum Sometimes you will be happily flying along in life when - WHAM! A gust…
I had several comments on my Facebook page about how to caption the tree photo I posted here a couple…
Can you caption this photo? I'll let you know what was really going on in a couple of days.
The year is 1905 and you have traveled thousands of miles across the country. You spot a fort-shaped rock formation…
Lava Cast Forest Trail A walk along the mile-long trail of the Lava Cast Forest gives you a glimpse of…
I can always tell when fall is on the way here because the rubber rabbitbrush, Ericameria nauseosa, gets out its bright…
Most people think of habitats classified as sagebrush steppe as looking flat and boring - something you have to drive…
North American River Otter The High Desert Museum introduced a new North American river otter, Lontra canadensis, into the otter display…
A fluttering of wings draws my eyes. An unknown call turns my head. Finding birds and figuring out what they…
A remnant of the Santiam Wagon Road A safe passage to the east If you are looking for an interesting…
I moved to the high desert a couple of years ago and thought I left some of my favorite friends…
Morning Glory - Yellowstone National Park Some places just take your breath away with their beauty. The Morning Glory geyser…
Skeleton Cave – the name immediately brings questions to your mind. The designation refers to the discovery of several animal…