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Worldmappin
2026-06-23 14:45
Cape Kiwanda - Part 2: Exploring The Cape & Full Sunshine Arrives
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Here is part two of my recent trip to the Oregon Coast and my exploration of Cape Kiwanda. Part 1 covered our arrival, a short hike up some dunes near the beach house, and exploration under the cape of
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Worldmappin
2026-06-18 22:57
Cape Kiwanda - Part 1: Sand Dunes & Tidal Pools
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It had been a few years, but we finally got a chance to get back to the Oregon Coast. Pacific City is where we chose to spend a few days and our choice turned out to be a good one. I had passed by this
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Silver Bloggers
2026-06-09 18:34
A Visit to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum
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I finally got a chance to visit a place that had been on my bucket list for quite a few years. On a recent trip to the beach I decided to take a small detour and visit the Evergreen Aviation and Space
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Wednesday Walk
2026-05-13 12:44
Wednesday Walk - Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
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Decided to change things up and take my morning walk at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Since I moved a while back this area is even closer to me now and it made sense to give it a revisit. It was a beautiful
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Worldmappin
2026-05-06 23:40
A Return to Smith Rock State Park (and Posting) 😁
Smith Rock
After a long hiatus from long form posting I'm ready to dip my toes back into the pool. The subject matter is another place I haven't been to in a few years, Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon. The
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Silver Bloggers
2025-11-03 15:19
Buck in the Yard
Recently a fine specimen of a white tail deer paid us a visit. The following are a few pictures and a video of the encounter. Click images for larger view Not wanting to spook him I started out in the
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Silver Bloggers
2025-10-27 17:59
A Compilation of Fall Colors in Central Oregon
Time to spread some of the fall magic that happens here in Central Oregon. I collected the following photos over the last several years I have lived here. Some are older and some are as recent as last
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Silver Bloggers
2025-09-08 16:36
Paulina Falls
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Join me as we take a visual tour of another sight from the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Paulina Falls is a double waterfall on Paulina Creek. The creek drains the two lakes that lie inside the
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Silver Bloggers
2025-08-25 16:10
Big Obsidian Flow - Newberry National Volcanic Monument
43.70464, -121.23563
A few weeks ago I visited another part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument that I wrote about in this post. Today I take you to the southern end of the 54,000 acre park to visit the Big Obsidian
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Silver Bloggers
2025-08-16 15:01
1960's Vacations - SB Chronicles #7
As I was going through my parents 35mm slides looking for vacation photos from my childhood for this chronicle, I realized that our small family went on several big vacations in the 1960's. It brought
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Wednesday Walk
2025-08-13 17:45
McMenamins Grand Lodge
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This was my second stay at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon. All of their establishments have a unique and eclectic feel to them and the Grand Lodge is no different. They have a talent for
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Silver Bloggers
2025-07-28 16:06
A Journey up the Cascade Lakes Highway
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Join me as I take a tour up the Cascade Lakes Highway to see some of the sights in the Central Oregon Cascade Mountain Range. Sticking mainly to the main highway you are greeted with up close views of
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Silver Bloggers
2025-07-18 16:28
Favorite Views in my Town - SB Chronicles #3
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In my small community of Sisters, Oregon there is a road on the edge of town that has some spectacular views. It is a long stretch of road with plenty of area to pull over and admire the views. The main
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Silver Bloggers
2025-07-11 19:15
A Journey to the Peak View Trail and Jefferson View Shelter
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The temperatures cooled somewhat so I decided to get out for a short hike and a visit to the Jefferson View Shelter high in the Central Oregon Cascades. Since I'm a little out of shape for a strenuous
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Silver Bloggers
2025-06-27 18:49
A Suttle Lake Walk
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It was a blustery day but clear none the less. Time to get out for a little walk and explore and area I haven't been to much. The wind was whipping on this late spring day at Suttle Lake but there were
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Silver Bloggers
2025-06-14 16:06
McMenamins Edgefield Hotel - A Visual Tour
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It was time for another trip across the mountains to return to my old home area and visit family. Since we hadn't stayed here in a couple years we decided to spend the night at McMenamins Edgefield, a
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Silver Bloggers
2025-06-10 16:30
A Visit to Lava Butte
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Last week on a drive to Sunriver, Oregon we decided to stop by and explore a small part of the 54,000 acre Newberry National Volcanic Monument. A 500 foot tall cinder cone named Lava Butte is right along
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Silver Bloggers
2025-06-06 16:14
My Interaction With Wildlife - A Short Story With Pictures
When I stepped out on my deck to enjoy a little fresh air and sunshine a couple days ago I noticed one of the local deer across the street staring me down. While it is not unusual to have the deer in our
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Wednesday Walk
2025-05-28 17:01
Riley Ranch Nature Reserve - Wednesday Walk
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On a recent morning trip to Bend, I had the opportunity to take a walk at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve. I love this space for its wide open vistas and the chance to bathe yourself in nature. It was a partly
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Silver Bloggers
2025-05-18 16:24
Mt St Helens Eruption - May 18th 1980
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On this 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mt St Helens in Washington state, I thought I would share a few pictures that my dad took that day. These are all 35mm slides he took and I scanned in a few
