Travel

Structure of the elements: LAPC

When I'm trying to decide if I should use black and white processing on an image, I ask myself one…

2 years ago

High Desert Voices February 2025 newsletter

Here's the High Desert Voices February 2025 newsletter for your reading pleasure. Lots of nice photos as well! This newsletter…

2 years ago

Oregon Garden bench: Pull up a seat

This Oregon Garden bench looked like a nice place to rest while roaming the 80-acres of gardens. I have featured…

2 years ago

Arrowheads up close: Macro Monday

This photo showing arrowheads up close was taken at Petersen Rock Garden & Museum. This unique roadside attraction is in…

2 years ago

Exquisite Creatures Revealed: LAPC & TTC

Exquisite Creatures Revealed is an amazing exhibition at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, Oregon. It…

2 years ago

X in the sky: Skywatch Friday

This X in the sky was over the Mill A Loop Trail in Bend, Oregon. This scenic trail runs along…

2 years ago

Cascades of blossoms haiku: FOTD & WIL

cascades of blossomsdelicate and resilientvarnished with spring rain Wisteria bonsai at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, Oregon Flower of the…

2 years ago

Oregon Cascades from above: LAPC

This week I'm sharing photos of the Oregon Cascades from above. Most of these pictures were taken with my DJI…

2 years ago

The Blacksmith restaurant: Foodie Friday & TTC

We had a burger dish and a pasta dish recently at The Blacksmith restaurant in Bend. We made sure to…

2 years ago

Neptune’s Taphouse & Eatery mural: Monday Murals

This colorful Neptune's Taphouse & Eatery mural is unique. It's painted on slats of wood on a room divider. This…

2 years ago

Oregon Trail History & Education Center: LAPC

While camping at Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, I visited the Oregon Trail History & Education…

2 years ago

2024 favorite photos: LAPC & SS

Today I'm sharing some of my 2024 favorite photos. I divided them into four categories: Critters, Cuisine, Cultural attractions, and…

2 years ago

2024 Bloopers: RDP & FOWC

Now that the new year has begun, it's time to post some of my 2024 bloopers. This is where I…

2 years ago

An Edmonds ferry: Water Water Everywhere

Beyond the boulders, an Edmonds ferry patiently awaits the next crossing of Puget Sound in Washington state. Water Water Everywhere

2 years ago

Kendall Planetarium ceiling art: MM & SS

I saw this Kendall Planetarium ceiling art on a recent trip to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI),…

2 years ago

Colorful lawn chairs: Pull up a seat

A row of colorful lawn chairs lined up in front of a rock-covered building at Petersen Rock Garden and Museum.…

2 years ago

Beer rainbow: Wordless Wednesday

Beer rainbow at Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Memories of… 2024: LAPC

Memories of... Relentless rain falling on a wise heron in a serene scene Pronghorn pausing beside boulders layered with lichen…

2 years ago

Museum of the Rockies (MOR): FOWC

Museum of the Rockies (MOR) in Bozeman, Montana, is a place I've always wanted to visit. I had known about…

2 years ago

Fresh fruit pastry: Foodie Friday

If you're looking for a special sweet treat while in Bend, Oregon, consider getting this fresh fruit pastry. You can…

2 years ago

Colorful cliffs: Wordless Wednesday

Colorful cliffs near Red Fleet State Park, Utah Wordless Wednesday Bend Branches always appreciates your comments and likes. Comments may…

2 years ago

High Desert wonders: LAPC

High Desert wonders Roam and rest in grassy meadows Pronghorn near Prineville Emerge from burrows, full of curiosity Long-tailed Weasel,…

2 years ago

Fossil Butte National Monument: RDP

The visitor center at Fossil Butte National Monument may be small, but it's jam packed with AMAZING fossils, many excavated…

2 years ago

Downtown Deadwood: MM & WW

Downtown Deadwood, South Dakota Monochrome Madness (MM) - Leading lines Wordless Wednesday (WW)

2 years ago

Grateful to visit: LAPC & FOWC

Grateful to visit vast landscapes where lone bison contemplate the day ahead Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming And places where Cliff…

2 years ago

Columbia Gorge Museum: RDP

When I travel along the Columbia River, I usually drive on the Oregon side because it's faster. Last spring I…

2 years ago

Seabirds by the sea: Wordless Wednesday

Seabirds by the sea at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Oregon July 2022 Wordless Wednesday

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Founder’s Square: Monochrome Monday

Founder's Square features a large open-air pavilion at the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Oregon. At certain times of the year,…

2 years ago

Delicious fish at Brigham Fish Market: Foodie Friday & FOWC

If you're looking for some delicious fish while traveling in the Columbia River Gorge, check out the Brigham Fish Market…

2 years ago

Lovebird window display: Wordless Wednesday

Baranger lovebird window display at National Neon Sign Museum, The Dalles, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

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Petersen Rock Garden & Museum: LAPC

Petersen Rock Garden & Museum is a unique roadside attraction located halfway between Bend and Redmond in Oregon. The original…

2 years ago

Fogarty Creek Beach: Wordless Wednesday

Fogarty Creek Beach in Oregon with curving lines in the sand Wordless Wednesday

2 years ago

Octopus Recycler mural: Monday Mural

Though this mural is untitled, I thought it looked like a giant octopus recycler. The octopus appeared to be busy…

2 years ago

Pesto Margherita pizza: Foodie Friday

Today I'm sharing a photograph of the Pesto Margherita pizza from Rush's Squares in Bend, Oregon. This pizza includes pesto,…

2 years ago

Painted by elements: WW

Painted by elements at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon Wordless Wednesday (WW)

2 years ago

Treasures of the Wild West: LAPC

If you’d like to see an impressive collection of treasures of the Wild West, be sure to visit the Buffalo…

2 years ago

Mythical creatures of MOR: FOWC

While visiting the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) in Bozeman, Montana, I was amazed to see mythical creatures filling one…

2 years ago

Nature Gates: Wordless Wednesday

Nature Gates at Crazy Horse Monument, South Dakota Wordless Wednesday

2 years ago

Tasty treat at East Lake: Friday Foodies

If you're looking for a special dessert in Central Oregon, try this tasty treat at East Lake Resort. While staying…

2 years ago

Livingston Montana: Monochrome Monday

While visiting Livingston Montana last summer, I was impressed by the well-preserved downtown buildings. Livingston, founded in 1882, currently has…

2 years ago