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Many windowed barn: Wordless Wednesday

Many windowed barn near Dayville in Eastern Oregon Wordless Wednesday

3 years ago

Spruce Goose is a sight to see: LAPC

Last month, we took a trip to see the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. This museum…

3 years ago

Rollin’ across the Columbia: Monochrome Monday

Rollin' across the Columbia River near Biggs Junction, Oregon Monochrome Monday

3 years ago

Peak peeks near and far: LAPC & RDP

Here are some peak peeks from near and far. These volcanic peaks are in the Cascade Mountains in Central Oregon.…

3 years ago

Greetings from Bend mural: Monday Mural

Here's a picture of the new "Greetings from Bend, Oregon" mural. This mural is near the flag bridge in the…

4 years ago

South Falls from 3 perspectives: LAPC

Here are photographs of South Falls from 3 perspectives. This 177-foot high waterfall is located along the Trail of Ten…

4 years ago

Old homestead & Mt Hood: Wordless Wednesday

Old homestead & Mt Hood near Maupin, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Find special surprises: LAPC & TTC

Find treasures on walks When out and about taking pictures, you never know when you might find special surprises. This…

4 years ago

Visit Upper North Falls: Pull up a seat

Last week we took a trip to Silver Falls State Park, in Sublimity, Oregon. We went on a short hike…

4 years ago

Little blue caboose: Wordless Wednesday

Little blue caboose in Hood River, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Northwest Mural Fest : LAPC & MM

In late August, while out exploring places along the Columbia River, we stumbled upon the Northwest Mural Fest in The…

4 years ago

Amazing airplanes in Hood River: LAPC

If you'd like to see a large collection of amazing airplanes, be sure to visit the Western Antique Aeroplane and…

4 years ago

Gentle reminder sign: Wordless Wednesday

Gentle reminder sign at Yaquina Head in Oregon. Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Weird and wonderful sights: LAPC

In your travels near and far, you may find weird and wonderful sights. Weird architecture Sometimes you find a weird…

4 years ago

Seeing seaside sunset: LAPC

Seeing seaside sunset with my dog near Waldport, Oregon. She doesn't like water, but felt comfortable taking in the scene…

4 years ago

Imagine a World Exhibition

     The Imagine a World exhibition at the High Desert Museum focuses on past and present efforts to create utopian…

4 years ago

Sisters Oregon mural: Monday Mural

This Sisters Oregon mural in Central Oregon is full of life. North Sister, Middle Sister, and South Sister volcanic peaks…

4 years ago

Two tuckered out: Wordless Wednesday

Two tuckered out dogs on the way home after a vacation Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Wyoming skyscapes as paintings: LAPC

I dip a dry brush into Titanium White and tentatively paint delicate wisps onto Cobalt Blue Wyoming skyscapes Emboldened, I…

4 years ago

Historic Short Bridge: Wordless Wednesday

Short Bridge, South Santiam River, Oregon View of bridge from the side Historic Short Bridge, built in 1945. Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

The art of quilters in Sisters, Oregon: LAPC

When I was strolling down Hood Avenue on 9 July 2022, something across the street caught my eye. I was…

4 years ago

More quilts in Sisters, Oregon: LAPC

Once again, I am sharing images of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show on 9 July 2022. Today I'll show quilts…

4 years ago

Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon: LAPC

The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is one of the biggest events in Central Oregon. You know it's summer when you…

4 years ago

GIANT thundereggs at Priday Polka-Dot Agate Beds: LAPC

North of Madras, Oregon, you’ll find giant thundereggs tucked away on a hilltop near the ghost town of Ashwood. Polka-dot…

4 years ago

Cars from the Golden Age: LAPC

The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, Oregon has a large collection of cars from the "Golden…

4 years ago

Whimsical doors in Tumalo, Oregon: Thursday Doors

I noticed these whimsical doors in Tumalo, Oregon while visiting a pod of food trucks. The Bite currently hosts five…

4 years ago

Lower Crooked River drive – am & pm: LAPC & FFC

A couple days ago, we went on a Lower Crooked River drive. We were there early in the morning, attempting…

4 years ago

The Guinness Harp at Guinness Storehouse in Ireland

Today I’m sharing photos and a short video related to the Guinness harp. The emblem is based on a 14th…

4 years ago

Columbia River view: Wordless Wednesday

Columbia River view near Vista House in Oregon Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Deschutes River sights to see: LAPC

Today I'm sharing Deschutes River sights to see. Since the river, located in central and northern Oregon, is 252 miles…

4 years ago

Hells Canyon Overlook views: Pull up a Seat Challenge

These Hells Canyon Overlook views were taken in the Hells Canyon Recreation area in northeastern Oregon. Though more people are…

4 years ago

Plains Indian Museum, Wyoming: LAPC

Today I'm sharing pictures taken at the Plains Indian Museum section of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This…

4 years ago

Big changes at the Amphitheater: LAPC

There have been some big changes at the amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. I featured the art in and around this…

4 years ago

Dodging the clouds in Prineville: Wordless Wednesday

Dodging the clouds, Prineville, Oregon Wordless Wednesday

4 years ago

Double Arch, Arches NP: 1-to-3 Photo Challenge

I took photos of Double Arch while on a trip to Arches National Park, Utah. I’ll be showing how I…

4 years ago

On distant trails: LAPC, WWP, & SS

I saunter along distant trails, not knowing what wonders nature will share with me. Will falling water sing between rocky…

4 years ago

A fruit-filled Friday: FOTD Challenge

I'm sharing memories of a fruit-filled Friday in Hood River, Oregon last fall. We took a trip to northern Oregon…

4 years ago

Memories of summer at Old Mill: Friday Flowers

This photo of memories of summer at Old Mill shows one of the many colorful plantings bordering the trails. This…

4 years ago

Some of my best photos from 2021: LAPC, SS

It’s time to share special photos from the past year. Please enjoy this selection of nature, history, and art photos…

4 years ago

Crane sculpture, Portland Japanese Garden: Sculpture Saturday

I saw this beautiful crane sculpture at the Portland Japanese Garden last fall. The colors of autumn cast a warm…

4 years ago