History

Sunflowers & Stagecoaches at the Steens

Sunflowers & stagecoaches? You may be wondering how those two things go together. Last August we explored the Steens Mountain…

7 years ago

A covered wagon at rest: Monochrome Monday

Covered wagon at High Desert Museum Monochrome Monday

7 years ago

Arrowhead Art at Fort Rock: Monochrome Monday

This interesting collection of framed arrowhead art is on display at the Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum. The obsidian used…

7 years ago

Camp Hart Mountain: Monochrome Monday

Camp Hart Mountain was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and operated from 1937 to 1941. Hart Mountain National…

7 years ago

Oregon Trail – Baker City: Visiting History

Covered wagon encampment On the Oregon Trail      “We’re almost there,” Pa said. He pointed towards a low sagebrush-covered hill.…

7 years ago

From a different perspective: Wordless Wednesday

Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum Wordless Wednesday

7 years ago

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

We stumbled upon the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in northern Oregon one autumn day . The Center opened in 1997…

7 years ago

Out on the Range: Monochrome Monday

Monochrome Monday

7 years ago

The Wheels of Time: Monochrome Monday

Old wagon wheels of time at Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum, Oregon. Monochrome Monday

7 years ago

One Ringy Dingy…: Monochrome Monday

I saw this old switchboard at the Harney County Historical Museum in Burns, Oregon. I could imagine Ernestine sitting in…

7 years ago

Double O Ranch Sign: Monochrome Monday

This interesting Double O Ranch sign is on part of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. At one…

7 years ago

Indoors at Fort Rock: LAPC

I've featured several outdoor photos taken in and around Fort Rock, but now you'll get glimpses indoors at the Fort…

7 years ago

Asian New Year Celebration: Lots of Wow!

A blue lion ready to pounce Last weekend we attended an Asian New Year Celebration, and the performances we watched…

7 years ago

A Home on the Range: Wordless Wednesday

Fort Rock Homestead Village Museum Wordless Wednesday

7 years ago

2018 Favorite Photos: LAPC

It's always hard to pick favorite photos at the end of the year. Here are several representing nature, history, and…

7 years ago

Looking up at Fort Rock: LAPC

Looking up while looking back These images from Fort Rock, Oregon focus on looking up. In this photo you see…

8 years ago

Ascent: Climbing Explored Exhibit

Reaching for the sky in the Ascent exhibit Sometimes you may have looked up at rock climbers on Smith Rock…

8 years ago

Log Cabin Scene: Tuesday Photo Challenge

Cabin scene from the past Here's a cabin scene in Torrey, Utah. It looks as though this old building could…

8 years ago

Visiting the ghost of a town – Shaniko, Oregon

Stopping at Shaniko I visited the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon this spring. The town is right on U.S. Route…

8 years ago

New About page on Bend Branches

About page story Yes, that pronghorn is kind of bossy, but I hope you'll take a minute to look at…

8 years ago

The Watcher Within: Thursday Doors

Doors with eyes I took this picture on a trip to the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon and didn't notice…

8 years ago

Yellowstone Favorite Places: WPC

I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…

8 years ago

Beautiful Beadwork – OWPC: Museum

Messages communicated without words I am always amazed by the beautiful beadwork on display at the High Desert Museum where…

8 years ago

Pete French Round Barn

Horsemen of the past Turning in his saddle and tilting his dusty hat to shade his eyes, he finally sees…

9 years ago

Corners built to last

Here are several old corners that have stood the test of time. Weekly Photo Challenge - Corner

9 years ago

Tumalo Dam Hike

A brief history It’s hard to imagine that the big flat area pictured above was once filled with water that…

9 years ago

Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint

You might drive right past the Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint but stop and check it out. Driving along U.S. Route…

9 years ago