Waterfall Loop
Like many people who stop at Multnomah Falls in the Columbia gorge of Oregon, I thought that the falls was the main event. Little did I know that there was
Columbia Gorge Highway
I took this photo on the old Columbia River Gorge highway in Oregon. The old road has many old style bridges covered with moss & meanders through thick forests with
The other side of Hood
I’m so used to seeing Mount Hood having a pointed summit that when I was on the south side of the mountain last week, seeing the more softened summit was
Quintessential Mount Hood
When I’ve seen commercials advertising travel to Mount Hood, often you see this photo scene. I found the location last week and snapped this photo with my own camera. The
Cloud Forest
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest is usually a photographer’s dream with varied landscapes & color schemes. This photo was taken this past week near Multnomah falls in the Columbia river
Naches Peak trail in a new light
I hiked the Naches Peak loop trail 3 weeks ago when the wildflowers were in their prime. Today, the colors had changed dramatically with autumn foliage beginning to show a
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is one of the more amazing panoramic locations in the pacific northwest. I was lucky enough to be up there this summer when the clouds were few, the
Girls Rule
These are two of my nieces & both of them rule their own private worlds in which they are princesses. Just looking at their poses you can tell the differences
Naches Peak Loop Trail
One of my favorite local hikes is the Naches Peak loop trail on Chinook pass. Its the height of wildflower season right now & I was able to hike the
Clear Lake
Part of the joy of living in central Washington is the proximity to the Cascade Mountains. Last week when a friend was visiting, we ventured up to Clear Lake which