Flower border in full bloom It's been a while since I walked one of my favorite short trails in Bend,…
A lucky sighting of a red fox We saw this red fox in Yellowstone National Park in June of this…
Reaching for the sky in the Ascent exhibit Sometimes you may have looked up at rock climbers on Smith Rock…
Cabin scene from the past Here's a cabin scene in Torrey, Utah. It looks as though this old building could…
A harsh landscape with soft edges There are many soft sights to see in Yellowstone National Park's harsh environments. Soft…
Up close and personal with bison I was glad I was inside my car when I saw these bison coming…
Stopping at Shaniko I visited the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon this spring. The town is right on U.S. Route…
About page story Yes, that pronghorn is kind of bossy, but I hope you'll take a minute to look at…
Doors with eyes I took this picture on a trip to the ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon and didn't notice…
Stepping back in time at Clarno Palisades In May I visited the Clarno Palisades area, 18 miles west of Fossil, Oregon…
Looking for layers I was just thinking about a kayaking trip last fall to Three Creek Lake near Sisters, Oregon. …
Circles within circles at Grand Prismatic Spring Circles of varying size dissected with cracks and surrounded by steaming mists arising…
The theme for the very last Weekly Photo Challenge was All-time Favorites. I'm late getting these up because my computer…
The Central Oregon Wildflower Show is on hiatus in 2018 but the Native Plant Sale is taking place this weekend, June…
A treasure in stone There it is. The view of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park I was waiting for.…
Bright yellow flowers on a currant shrub with colorful flags flying in the background. The bridge passes over the Deschutes…
Glass Buttes Flint knapper's camp I went on a field trip recently to one of my favorite places–Glass Buttes. Obsidian…
Scenic views all around The hike to Gray Butte, located in the Crooked River National Grassland near Terrebonne, Oregon, is…
An unlikely sighting Last week I was out walking my dog on the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon…
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…
Last weekend I saw this yellow-headed blackbird rising above the misty steam surrounding Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. He…
I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…
Messages communicated without words I am always amazed by the beautiful beadwork on display at the High Desert Museum where…
Short and sweet hike The Mill A Loop is a short and easy hike that starts on the flag bridge…
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…
Kayaking at Three Creek Lake This high elevation lake, 17 miles south of Sisters, Oregon, is a popular spot with…
I have posted a couple pictures of bridge art on one side of this bridge in Bend, Oregon. Now it's…
I saw this metal sculpture of a stagecoach on a recent trip and wanted to experiment with how to present…