When I visited the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon last week, I saw several Lunar New Year decorations.…
I've always liked watching Cliff Swallows in action. Cliff Swallows, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, live in colonies located in building eaves, bridges,…
The valleys on Steens in the fallAre filled with green, yellow, and orange leaves,Framed by mountain mahogany Clouds skitter across…
I was really looking forward to seeing the WinterFest 2025 fire pits at Bend's winter festival event in Bend's Old…
Walking with a sweetheart along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The red, pink, and white flags are on display…
I thought it would be fun to take pictures of Cascade sunsets from above to get more comfortable with using…
Now that the new year has begun, it's time to post some of my 2024 bloopers. This is where I…
Last June, while visiting the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park, I watched this Sandhill Crane family stroll across a…
The visitor center at Fossil Butte National Monument may be small, but it's jam packed with AMAZING fossils, many excavated…
When I travel along the Columbia River, I usually drive on the Oregon side because it's faster. Last spring I…
What’s so special about the metropolis of Thermopolis? It’s a great place to stay to see several amazing attractions nearby.…
This handsome mule deer buck was searching for a sweetheart in my front yard. Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day,…
On a recent trip to the Oregon Coast, we made a short stop at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park,…
We recently visited the new Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings restaurant in Bend, Oregon. The wings were good, but…
In July, I hiked the 2.6-mile South Falls Loop trail through the wilderness of Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. This…
There are two things that bring peace and joy to my dog, Shelby. When she's feeling stressed or trying to…
Last year I showed pictures of part of my reindeer collection and this year I'm sharing more of my reindeer…
Here are some peak peeks from near and far. These volcanic peaks are in the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon.…
I've noticed odd plants, animals, and natural features recently and wondered if they were real or surreal. I had an…
When the warmth of summer slips into the shadows, the tree people of autumn emerge. No one notices them at…
Last month, The Darkness of Hills, The Lightness of Wings came to visit me for 25 days. Yes, that was…