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Greetings,
To gather materials for a weekly Walla Walla Union-Bulletin newspaper outdoor column, I traveled the Northwest for many years on camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking. show-shoeing, X-C skiing and dog walking trips along with my wife Darlene and companions Sadie the Dalmatian and Nora the Schnauzer. Now retired, we continue to seek interesting photos. Perhaps others may find them interesting. Check http://www.outtripper.blogspot.com for descriptions of outings.
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Long-eared Owl, Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Northern Harrier and Kestrel, 2-11-13 :

Long-eared Owl, Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Northern Harrier and Kestrel, 2-11-13

Updated: Mar 06, 2013 5:55pm PDT

Eagles at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Jan. 3-4, 2011 :

Eagles at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Jan. 3-4, 2011

Updated: Jan 07, 2011 8:49am PDT

More Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-2-13 : Despite a thick fog soaking Walla Walla, Nora and I went to see the Lizards for the second day in a row. The fog faded after Nine Mile Hill, and we had another bright, 50-plus-degree day. This time I took more pixels along (Nikon D800), a monopod and a 1.4 tele converter for the Sigma 150-mm, f2.8 macro. I cropped these images really close, but they came out with improved color and detail. I set up a dime to indicate how tiny these side-blotched lizards are. Even the tan sand revealed many colors. Nora also had fun.

More Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-2-13

Despite a thick fog soaking Walla Walla, Nora and I went to see the Li ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2013 8:41pm PDT

Winter Birds 11-25-12 : Snow geese, immature and blue plumage morphs, and winter-dressed male northern harriers visit the area in November.

Winter Birds 11-25-12

Snow geese, immature and blue plumage morphs, and winter-dressed male ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2012 11:46am PDT

Galleries

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 6-12/13/-13 :

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 6-12/13/-13

Updated: Jun 15, 2013 6:02pm PDT

Night and Blue Herons on Mill Creek, 6-10-13 :

Night and Blue Herons on Mill Creek, 6-10-13

Updated: Jun 11, 2013 10:02pm PDT

Whitetail, Mule Deer on the Tucannonm 6-10-13 :

Whitetail, Mule Deer on the Tucannonm 6-10-13

Updated: Jun 11, 2013 12:26am PDT

Mill Creek Great Blue Herons at Dusk, 6-5-13 :

Mill Creek Great Blue Herons at Dusk, 6-5-13

Updated: Jun 05, 2013 10:40pm PDT

Lake Creek Trail, 6-4-13 :

Lake Creek Trail, 6-4-13

Updated: Jun 04, 2013 1:52pm PDT

Macro Flowers, 6-4-13 :

Macro Flowers, 6-4-13

Updated: Jun 04, 2013 11:04am PDT

Random NP520s, LRoom and Rooks, 5-29-13 :

Random NP520s, LRoom and Rooks, 5-29-13

Updated: May 31, 2013 5:55pm PDT

Mandarins, Wood Ducks, Peafowls at Walla Walla Aviary, 5-15-13 :

Mandarins, Wood Ducks, Peafowls at Walla Walla Aviary, 5-15-13

Updated: May 29, 2013 5:43pm PDT

Mill Creek Memorial Day, 2013 :

Mill Creek Memorial Day, 2013

Updated: May 27, 2013 5:14pm PDT

Female Wood Duck Seeks Nesting Cavity, plus CPix Heron Shots, April-May, 2013. : The wood duck landed on a cottonwood tree beside Mill Creek on April 25, and the heron dined on crayfish from riprap near the same spot on May 24. The sparrows bathed on the front porch in Walla Walla on May 23.

Female Wood Duck Seeks Nesting Cavity, plus CPix Heron Shots, April-May, 2013.

The wood duck landed on a cottonwood tree beside Mill Creek on April 2 ...

Updated: May 24, 2013 8:01pm PDT

Juniper Dunes 2013, May 22 : Nora and I enjoyed a near-perfect day for traipsing around Juniper Dunes Wilderness. It rained all during 79 of the 80-mile drive from Walla Walla. The sky over the dunes remained clogged with rolling dark clouds. Chilly 30-mph winds whipped across the area and drove sheets of sand across the dunes. Then, about noon, patches of blue peered through the cloud-cover. We set out from the gate at 8:34 a.m. and covered 7.19 miles. The GPS clocked our moving time at 4 hours, 26 minutes and our overall time at 6 hours, 26 minutes. That's two hours that I paused to gawk, snap photos, give water to Nora and so on. A rambunctious Nora raced around for the first five hours as she does on the beach. Thousands of fat crickets covered the area, which added to her excitement. She caught plenty, and may have eaten some. Addendum (June 18, 2013): Nora had two weeks of vomiting, beginning six days ago. She had several visits to the Walla Walla Animal Clinic. Today an endoscopy discovered that she had stomach worms that can be caused by eating bugs, including crickets. Dr. Smith said she can now be easily treated.

Juniper Dunes 2013, May 22

Nora and I enjoyed a near-perfect day for traipsing around Juniper Dun ...

Updated: May 23, 2013 3:13pm PDT

Nora Walking, Bennington Lake, Mill Creek, 5-21-13 :

Nora Walking, Bennington Lake, Mill Creek, 5-21-13

Updated: May 21, 2013 9:40pm PDT

Spring Patterns of the South Fork, 5-13-13 :

Spring Patterns of the South Fork, 5-13-13

Updated: May 21, 2013 8:47pm PDT

Sunday Drive Wallowa Lake, 5-20-13 :

Sunday Drive Wallowa Lake, 5-20-13

Updated: May 20, 2013 11:13pm PDT

Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, 2013 :

Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, 2013

Updated: May 13, 2013 7:37pm PDT

Osprey, Swallow and Turkey, 5-7-13 :

Osprey, Swallow and Turkey, 5-7-13

Updated: May 07, 2013 10:27pm PDT

Eastern Oregon Rim-Rocks, Fossil Beds and Boulders, 5-4-13 : Basalt rock formation between Burns and Frenchglen reflect mammoth geologic events during prehistoric times, and the John Day Fossil Beds enhance that reflection.

Eastern Oregon Rim-Rocks, Fossil Beds and Boulders, 5-4-13

Basalt rock formation between Burns and Frenchglen reflect mammoth geo ...

Updated: May 05, 2013 8:11am PDT

Old Eastern Oregon Buildings, 5-4- : The buildings are the long barn at P-Ranch, near French Glen, buildings at Fox and at Hardman, Ore. Some were converted to B/W in Photoshop.

Old Eastern Oregon Buildings, 5-4-

The buildings are the long barn at P-Ranch, near French Glen, building ...

Updated: May 04, 2013 1:15pm PDT

Eastern Oregon Spring Flowers, 5-4-14 : These flowers (avalanche lilies, brodiaea, blue bells, grass widows and shooting stars) grew along Highway 395 between Pendleton and Burns, on Highway 207 between Kimberly and Heppner and at the Island of Time unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Eastern Oregon Spring Flowers, 5-4-14

These flowers (avalanche lilies, brodiaea, blue bells, grass widows an ...

Updated: May 04, 2013 11:17am PDT

Reflections on Avocets, Stilts, Ibises and Others near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 5-4-13 :

Reflections on Avocets, Stilts, Ibises and Others near the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 5-4-13

Updated: May 04, 2013 10:40am PDT

Sandhill Cranes, Burns, Ore., 5-3-13 :

Sandhill Cranes, Burns, Ore., 5-3-13

Updated: May 04, 2013 8:33am PDT

Nora the Schnauzer at Whitman Fair, 4-27-13 :

Nora the Schnauzer at Whitman Fair, 4-27-13

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 5:49pm PDT

Sunny Daze at Seaside/Canon Beach 4-15-13 :

Sunny Daze at Seaside/Canon Beach 4-15-13

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 9:47am PDT

Evening Time at Mill Creek, Ben Lake 4-24-13 :

Evening Time at Mill Creek, Ben Lake 4-24-13

Updated: Apr 24, 2013 9:19pm PDT

Baby Ben Lake Owls Being Fed, 4-20-13 :

Baby Ben Lake Owls Being Fed, 4-20-13

Updated: Apr 21, 2013 10:59pm PDT

Wallula Gap Overlook, Third Trip, 4-11-13 :

Wallula Gap Overlook, Third Trip, 4-11-13

Updated: Apr 13, 2013 7:26pm PDT

Springtime Along McKay Creek, 4-3-13 :

Springtime Along McKay Creek, 4-3-13

Updated: Apr 03, 2013 10:54pm PDT

Springtime Along Mill Creek: Budding Trees, Blossoms, Insects, 4-2-13 :

Springtime Along Mill Creek: Budding Trees, Blossoms, Insects, 4-2-13

Updated: Apr 02, 2013 11:55pm PDT

Mill Creek Cartwheels, Runners, Happy Dog, Nesting Herons, Song Birds, Launching Mergansers, Dozing Ducks, 3-30-13 : This Easter Eve was a perfect day for dog walking along Mill Creek.

Mill Creek Cartwheels, Runners, Happy Dog, Nesting Herons, Song Birds, Launching Mergansers, Dozing Ducks, 3-30-13

This Easter Eve was a perfect day for dog walking along Mill Creek.

Updated: Mar 30, 2013 2:27pm PDT

More Jumping Spiders, Some Dining, 3-27-13 :

More Jumping Spiders, Some Dining, 3-27-13

Updated: Mar 28, 2013 11:01pm PDT

Sandhill Cranes near Othello, 3-2113 :

Sandhill Cranes near Othello, 3-2113

Updated: Mar 22, 2013 9:35pm PDT

Walking with Nora (over 3 days), 3-17-13 :

Walking with Nora (over 3 days), 3-17-13

Updated: Mar 17, 2013 10:26pm PDT

Usk, Washington, 3-16-13 : Usk features an annual Tundra Swan Festival. The 2013 festival took place on March 16.

Usk, Washington, 3-16-13

Usk features an annual Tundra Swan Festival. The 2013 festival took pl ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2013 11:40am PDT

Steptoe Butte on the Way to Usk, 3-16-13 : It's a five-mile detour from Highway 195, north of Colfax, to Steptoe Butte State Park. A narrow paved road winds around the butte, often with sheer drop-offs, to a parking area with 360-degree views at the summit.

Steptoe Butte on the Way to Usk, 3-16-13

It's a five-mile detour from Highway 195, north of Colfax, to Steptoe ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2013 10:30am PDT

Swans and Scenery at Turnbull NWR, 3-16-13 :

Swans and Scenery at Turnbull NWR, 3-16-13

Updated: Mar 16, 2013 9:37am PDT

Old Camera, Old Lens, OK Photos, 3-11-13 :

Old Camera, Old Lens, OK Photos, 3-11-13

Updated: Mar 11, 2013 10:18pm PDT

2013's First Jumping Spiders, 3-9-2013 :

2013's First Jumping Spiders, 3-9-2013

Updated: Mar 10, 2013 7:01pm PDT

Sunday in the (Pioneer) Park, 3-10-13 : Nora the Schnauzer's and my second meeting with Adonis the European Great Dane at Pioneer Park, along with some closeup brushes with white and green peacocks at the aviary.

Sunday in the (Pioneer) Park, 3-10-13

Nora the Schnauzer's and my second meeting with Adonis the European Gr ...

Updated: Mar 10, 2013 6:23pm PDT

Deer, Swans, Scenery Wallowa-Tollgate, 3-8-13 :

Deer, Swans, Scenery Wallowa-Tollgate, 3-8-13

Updated: Mar 08, 2013 1:53pm PDT

Long-eared Owl, Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Northern Harrier and Kestrel, 2-11-13 :

Long-eared Owl, Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Northern Harrier and Kestrel, 2-11-13

Updated: Mar 06, 2013 5:55pm PDT

March Views To-From-At Saddle Mountain 3-3-13 :

March Views To-From-At Saddle Mountain 3-3-13

Updated: Mar 05, 2013 12:14pm PDT

Wallula Unit, McNary NWR, 2-27-13 :

Wallula Unit, McNary NWR, 2-27-13

Updated: Mar 05, 2013 12:13am PDT

Saturday Images from Rural WA Roads, 2-3-13 :

Saturday Images from Rural WA Roads, 2-3-13

Updated: Mar 04, 2013 11:23pm PDT

An Owl, Pelicans, Eagles, 2-24-13 : Bright patches of blue, mottled with bulky leaden clouds, suggested pleasant conditions for Sunday's drive. Darlene, Nora and I visited Bennington Lake to check on a nesting great horned owl. It was OK, but shrewish 10 a.m. wind gusts limited my time out of the truck to the minutes required to snap two images of the somnolent egg-warmer. So, we drove to Starbucks for warming coffee and headed west. I snapped great blue herons at Whitman Mission at noon. After short early afternoon strolls I snapped American white pelicans (including immature ones?) at Ice Harbor Dam and bald eagles at Charbonneau Park. Then Darlene shopped, and we dined in Kennewick.

An Owl, Pelicans, Eagles, 2-24-13

Bright patches of blue, mottled with bulky leaden clouds, suggested pl ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2013 11:27am PDT

Redpolls and sunflower seeds on the porch, 2-20-13 :

Redpolls and sunflower seeds on the porch, 2-20-13

Updated: Feb 20, 2013 10:24pm PDT

Raindrops on Rose Bushes, 2-19-13 :

Raindrops on Rose Bushes, 2-19-13

Updated: Feb 20, 2013 9:11pm PDT

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (To-From) 2-18-13 :

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge (To-From) 2-18-13

Updated: Feb 19, 2013 7:30pm PDT

Interesting Images; Heron and Turtle, 2-15-13 :

Interesting Images; Heron and Turtle, 2-15-13

Updated: Feb 15, 2013 7:01pm PDT

Birds in January/February 2013 :

Birds in January/February 2013

Updated: Feb 14, 2013 10:34pm PDT

More Owls (and Owl Pellets), 2-12-13 : Nora the Schnauzer have seen an unusual number of great horned and long-eared owls recently on the south side of Bennington Lake, and we've found the resulting regurgitated pellets beneath their trees.

More Owls (and Owl Pellets), 2-12-13

Nora the Schnauzer have seen an unusual number of great horned and lon ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2013 5:49pm PDT

Marsh Hawk Air Show, 2-5-13 : These gliding hawks spent several minutes performing near Nora and me on a bluff above Bennington Lake.

Marsh Hawk Air Show, 2-5-13

These gliding hawks spent several minutes performing near Nora and me ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2013 8:47pm PDT

Sunday Drive to Powder River Valley, 2-10-13 :

Sunday Drive to Powder River Valley, 2-10-13

Updated: Feb 11, 2013 9:48am PDT

Walla Walla Area Mammals and Birds, Jan,. 2013 :

Walla Walla Area Mammals and Birds, Jan,. 2013

Updated: Feb 11, 2013 6:11am PDT

Hawk, Eagle, Swans, Downy, Chickadee, and Nora: 1-31-13 : These birds posed at Hood Park. at Han Reach on the Columbia River, at McNary Headquarters Ponds and along Mill Creek over several days.

Hawk, Eagle, Swans, Downy, Chickadee, and Nora: 1-31-13

These birds posed at Hood Park. at Han Reach on the Columbia River, at ...

Updated: Feb 06, 2013 11:37pm PDT

More Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-2-13 : Despite a thick fog soaking Walla Walla, Nora and I went to see the Lizards for the second day in a row. The fog faded after Nine Mile Hill, and we had another bright, 50-plus-degree day. This time I took more pixels along (Nikon D800), a monopod and a 1.4 tele converter for the Sigma 150-mm, f2.8 macro. I cropped these images really close, but they came out with improved color and detail. I set up a dime to indicate how tiny these side-blotched lizards are. Even the tan sand revealed many colors. Nora also had fun.

More Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-2-13

Despite a thick fog soaking Walla Walla, Nora and I went to see the Li ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2013 8:41pm PDT

Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-1-13 : So, side-blotched lizards don't spend all winter asleep. At least these spent a 50-plus degree February afternoon warming in the sun on their sandy, cliff-side verandas.

Wallula Lizards Sunning in February, 2-1-13

So, side-blotched lizards don't spend all winter asleep. At least thes ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2013 5:38pm PDT

Hat Rock/Columbia River Shots, 1-30-12 : With the wind lifting Nora's ears at Wallula Junction, we drove another 30 miles west to Hat Rock and McNary Dam for these photos. (The first three images, however, came from my front porch. And the otter image came from Mill Creek).

Hat Rock/Columbia River Shots, 1-30-12

With the wind lifting Nora's ears at Wallula Junction, we drove anothe ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2013 7:13pm PDT

Pelicans on Ice Harbor Dam Logs, 1-29-13 : We saw the pelicans above the dam this morning for the first time in a couple of years. Several have the nose bumps indicating their mating, so I've heard. For a view of feathery image details select the X3 size on the list at the right of the single photo.

Pelicans on Ice Harbor Dam Logs, 1-29-13

We saw the pelicans above the dam this morning for the first time in a ...

Updated: Jan 29, 2013 11:19pm PDT

Fog Over the Tucannon, ET AL, 1-20-13 :

Fog Over the Tucannon, ET AL, 1-20-13

Updated: Jan 20, 2013 11:41pm PDT

A River Otter on a Goose Fouled Rock (YuK!), 1-18-13 : An otter feeding solo climbed upon a rock to preen and watch Nora the Schnauzer as the sun set through a fading fog with the temperature in the high 20s.

A River Otter on a Goose Fouled Rock (YuK!), 1-18-13

An otter feeding solo climbed upon a rock to preen and watch Nora the ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2013 6:51pm PDT

Foggy McKay Creek, 1-17-13 :

Foggy McKay Creek, 1-17-13

Updated: Jan 17, 2013 8:53pm PDT

Freezing Fog on Flora, 1-16-13 : Inversion and 23-degree calmness proves a recipe for solitude and quiet at Bennington Lake and Mill Creek.

Freezing Fog on Flora, 1-16-13

Inversion and 23-degree calmness proves a recipe for solitude and qu ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2013 9:35pm PDT

Snow Walk in Monocrome1-11-13 :

Snow Walk in Monocrome1-11-13

Updated: Jan 12, 2013 7:00pm PDT

First Mill Creek Snow 2013, 1-10-13 : A skift of snow fell at Mill Creek and Bennington Lake on this morning. Nora and I scuffled for nearly three hours through the cool freshness and among the birds in the afternoon.

First Mill Creek Snow 2013, 1-10-13

A skift of snow fell at Mill Creek and Bennington Lake on this morning ...

Updated: Jan 10, 2013 6:39pm PDT

Nora Walking at Mill Creek, 1-7-13 : Nora meets Marilee Schiff, the Walla Walla artist who presented her with a wonderful watercolor portrait of Nora the Schnauzer.

Nora Walking at Mill Creek, 1-7-13

Nora meets Marilee Schiff, the Walla Walla artist who presented her wi ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2013 6:04am PDT

Kestrel Launching 1-6-13 :

Kestrel Launching 1-6-13

Updated: Jan 06, 2013 5:43pm PDT

More Birds, 1-3-13 : I didn't intend to take a single photo today at Mill Creek with Nora or when we drove to McKay Creek (and dined at McDonalds en route). Ooops!

More Birds, 1-3-13

I didn't intend to take a single photo today at Mill Creek with Nora o ...

Updated: Jan 05, 2013 10:20pm PDT

Blue Heron Eats Big fish, 1-5-13 :

Blue Heron Eats Big fish, 1-5-13

Updated: Jan 05, 2013 1:41pm PDT

New Years Day at Mill Creek, 1-1-13 : Below freezing temperatures iced over some ponds, etc., and brought a fresh flock of water birds and other winter critters to Mill Creek, near Rooks Park, and Bennington Lake..

New Years Day at Mill Creek, 1-1-13

Below freezing temperatures iced over some ponds, etc., and brought a ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2013 9:03pm PDT

Fog Walking, New Year's Eve, 2012 : A New Year's Eve fog and temperatures in the 20s clung to the hills of east Walla Walla when Nora and I spent four hours walking at Bennington Lake and Mill Creek. We saw the familiar river otters and herons and an unfamiliar muskrat.

Fog Walking, New Year's Eve, 2012

A New Year's Eve fog and temperatures in the 20s clung to the hills of ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2012 10:35pm PDT

Fuji FinePix HS30 12-30-12 :

Fuji FinePix HS30 12-30-12

Updated: Dec 30, 2012 7:29pm PDT

Swans and more at Bennington Lake, 12-9-12 :

Swans and more at Bennington Lake, 12-9-12

Updated: Dec 30, 2012 6:39pm PDT

Fog-Bound Mill Creek Birds and Otters, 12-28-12 :

Fog-Bound Mill Creek Birds and Otters, 12-28-12

Updated: Dec 28, 2012 8:40pm PDT

Christmas Eve Eagles, Hawks, Pelicans, Deer, Scenery, 12-24-12 :

Christmas Eve Eagles, Hawks, Pelicans, Deer, Scenery, 12-24-12

Updated: Dec 26, 2012 7:11pm PDT

More Birds at Mill Creek, 12-17/19-12 : Just more walks with Nora the Schnauzer on windy days at Mill Creek and Bennington Lake.

More Birds at Mill Creek, 12-17/19-12

Just more walks with Nora the Schnauzer on windy days at Mill Creek an ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2012 8:38am PDT

Winter Critters on the Palouse, 12-18-12 : The scenery and wildlife viewing within an hour or two of WW along Patit Creek, Tucannon and Morengo Grade roads may may provide a stimulating cure for depressing television and/or cabin fever on blustery winter days.

Winter Critters on the Palouse, 12-18-12

The scenery and wildlife viewing within an hour or two of WW along Pat ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2012 9:47pm PDT

Road to Union, Ore. 12-16-12 : Nora and I drove through a blizzard over the mountain between Summerville and Weston.

Road to Union, Ore. 12-16-12

Nora and I drove through a blizzard over the mountain between Summervi ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2012 10:53pm PDT

Two McNary National Wildlife Refuge Units, 12-11-12 : Thousands of snow geese rested on the pond near the Burbank headquarters. A Graylag goose, usually found in the UK and Europe, and four river otters showed up at the ponds near McNary Dam.

Two McNary National Wildlife Refuge Units, 12-11-12

Thousands of snow geese rested on the pond near the Burbank headquarte ...

Updated: Dec 13, 2012 11:10pm PDT

Snake River Scenes, 12-8-12 :

Snake River Scenes, 12-8-12

Updated: Dec 13, 2012 9:59pm PDT

Buffalo Eddy, Snake River, 12-8-12 :

Buffalo Eddy, Snake River, 12-8-12

Updated: Dec 12, 2012 3:36pm PDT

McKay Birds, 12-6-12 :

McKay Birds, 12-6-12

Updated: Dec 07, 2012 9:25am PDT

Birds on wing, float and perch, 12-3-12 :

Birds on wing, float and perch, 12-3-12

Updated: Dec 03, 2012 5:53pm PDT

Mill Creek Winter Sunshine, 11-30-12 :

Mill Creek Winter Sunshine, 11-30-12

Updated: Nov 30, 2012 6:21pm PDT

Winter Birds 11-25-12 : Snow geese, immature and blue plumage morphs, and winter-dressed male northern harriers visit the area in November.

Winter Birds 11-25-12

Snow geese, immature and blue plumage morphs, and winter-dressed male ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2012 11:46am PDT

Nov. Sunshine at Bennington Lake 11-1812 :

Nov. Sunshine at Bennington Lake 11-1812

Updated: Nov 20, 2012 9:40pm PDT

Wintry Bennington Lake 11-16-12 :

Wintry Bennington Lake 11-16-12

Updated: Nov 16, 2012 8:18pm PDT

Wild Things, 11-10-11 :

Wild Things, 11-10-11

Updated: Nov 10, 2012 4:58pm PDT

Autumn Leaves in Walla Walla, 11-8-12 :

Autumn Leaves in Walla Walla, 11-8-12

Updated: Nov 10, 2012 2:56pm PDT

Autumn colors along Cummings Creek, 10-25-11 :

Autumn colors along Cummings Creek, 10-25-11

Updated: Nov 07, 2012 9:41am PDT

Lincoln City Siletz Bay, Road's End(1) 10-28/11-1-12 :

Lincoln City Siletz Bay, Road's End(1) 10-28/11-1-12

Updated: Nov 04, 2012 8:45pm PDT

Lincoln City Siletz Bay,Old Town Newport 10-28-12/11-1-12 :

Lincoln City Siletz Bay,Old Town Newport 10-28-12/11-1-12

Updated: Nov 04, 2012 8:32pm PDT

Quarry Cove's Relaxing Seals, 11-1-12 :

Quarry Cove's Relaxing Seals, 11-1-12

Updated: Nov 03, 2012 12:53pm PDT

Yaquina Head, Oregon Coast, 11-1-12 :

Yaquina Head, Oregon Coast, 11-1-12

Updated: Nov 03, 2012 10:48am PDT

Oregon Coast (Cape Lookout and Kiwanda), 10-31-12 :

Oregon Coast (Cape Lookout and Kiwanda), 10-31-12

Updated: Oct 31, 2012 7:10am PDT

Two River Otters Plus 10-25-12 :

Two River Otters Plus 10-25-12

Updated: Oct 25, 2012 10:22pm PDT

Cormorants and a River Otter, 10-24-12 : Walkers along Mill Creek, about 10 minutes from downtown WW, often observed river otters this fall and winter. The cormorants visited the ponds at the Burbank Unit of the National Wildlife Refuge.

Cormorants and a River Otter, 10-24-12

Walkers along Mill Creek, about 10 minutes from downtown WW, often obs ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2012 10:23pm PDT

Fall Dog Walk at Mill Creek, 10-23-12 :

Fall Dog Walk at Mill Creek, 10-23-12

Updated: Oct 23, 2012 8:06pm PDT

Spiders and Things Up Close, 10-19-12 :

Spiders and Things Up Close, 10-19-12

Updated: Oct 19, 2012 11:02pm PDT

In Flight Wigeons, Herons, King Fishers, 10-12-12 :

In Flight Wigeons, Herons, King Fishers, 10-12-12

Updated: Oct 14, 2012 2:25pm PDT

Images from the Blues, 10-7-12 :

Images from the Blues, 10-7-12

Updated: Oct 12, 2012 9:41am PDT

Images from the WW Valley, 10-10-12 :

Images from the WW Valley, 10-10-12

Updated: Oct 10, 2012 12:31pm PDT

Skippers and Bees (Macro) 9-17-12 :

Skippers and Bees (Macro) 9-17-12

Updated: Oct 02, 2012 7:46pm PDT

Great Blue Herons, 9-24-12 :

Great Blue Herons, 9-24-12

Updated: Sep 25, 2012 11:36pm PDT

Mink with crawdad; Flying Kingfisher, 9-23-12 :

Mink with crawdad; Flying Kingfisher, 9-23-12

Updated: Sep 23, 2012 7:52pm PDT

Nora's Elk, Horseshoe Prairie, 9-22-12 :

Nora's Elk, Horseshoe Prairie, 9-22-12

Updated: Sep 21, 2012 9:18pm PDT

Rocky Mt. Sheep, Fly Fishing on the Tucannon, 9-21-12 :

Rocky Mt. Sheep, Fly Fishing on the Tucannon, 9-21-12

Updated: Sep 20, 2012 11:24pm PDT

A Preening Heron, Skippers and Bees 9-18-12 :

A Preening Heron, Skippers and Bees 9-18-12

Updated: Sep 18, 2012 8:01pm PDT

MNWR Water Birds (Mainly) Sept. 10-13, 2012 :

MNWR Water Birds (Mainly) Sept. 10-13, 2012

Updated: Sep 17, 2012 12:04pm PDT

On the MNWR Roads, Sept. 10-13, 2012 :

On the MNWR Roads, Sept. 10-13, 2012

Updated: Sep 17, 2012 8:08am PDT

Malheur NWR Headquarters, Sept. 10/13, 2012 :

Malheur NWR Headquarters, Sept. 10/13, 2012

Updated: Sep 16, 2012 5:52pm PDT

August on Summit Road, 8-20-12 :

August on Summit Road, 8-20-12

Updated: Sep 05, 2012 8:06pm PDT

Feeding Mink, Mill Creek 9-4-12 :

Feeding Mink, Mill Creek 9-4-12

Updated: Sep 04, 2012 10:46pm PDT

Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, 9-2-12 :

Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, 9-2-12

Updated: Sep 04, 2012 10:23pm PDT

Lonely Young White Pelican on Mill Creek, 8-24-12 :

Lonely Young White Pelican on Mill Creek, 8-24-12

Updated: Aug 24, 2012 1:30pm PDT

Wildlife, August Sunsets, 8-2012 :

Wildlife, August Sunsets, 8-2012

Updated: Aug 22, 2012 10:50pm PDT

Finches n Bs on Front Porch Sunflowers, 8-4-12 :

Finches n Bs on Front Porch Sunflowers, 8-4-12

Updated: Aug 18, 2012 8:29pm PDT

August at Sheep Creek Falls, 8-14-12 :

August at Sheep Creek Falls, 8-14-12

Updated: Aug 15, 2012 1:37pm PDT

Dining on Mount Spokane, 8-9,10 :

Dining on Mount Spokane, 8-9,10

Updated: Aug 11, 2012 2:43pm PDT

Great White Egret, Western Kingbirds, 7-29-12 :

Great White Egret, Western Kingbirds, 7-29-12

Updated: Aug 05, 2012 4:55pm PDT

Macro on the South Fork WW River (Mac) 8-2-12 :

Macro on the South Fork WW River (Mac) 8-2-12

Updated: Aug 05, 2012 3:55pm PDT

Roosting Turkeys, Mill Creek, 8-6-12 :

Roosting Turkeys, Mill Creek, 8-6-12

Updated: Aug 05, 2012 3:33pm PDT

Evening People, Birds and Deer at Mill Creek. 8-1-12 :

Evening People, Birds and Deer at Mill Creek. 8-1-12

Updated: Aug 02, 2012 11:09pm PDT

Herons, Mink, Deer (D3S) 6-29-12 : These images were taken at about 7 p.m.

Herons, Mink, Deer (D3S) 6-29-12

These images were taken at about 7 p.m.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012 10:01am PDT

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, 7-23-12 :

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, 7-23-12

Updated: Jul 23, 2012 8:56pm PDT

Sinks Trail (2), 7-19-12 :

Sinks Trail (2), 7-19-12

Updated: Jul 19, 2012 9:11pm PDT

Solitude and Wild Flowers on Sinks Trail (The Big Sink), 7-19-12 :

Solitude and Wild Flowers on Sinks Trail (The Big Sink), 7-19-12

Updated: Jul 19, 2012 1:50pm PDT

Mill Creek's Morning Minions, 7-13-12 :

Mill Creek's Morning Minions, 7-13-12

Updated: Jul 13, 2012 12:59pm PDT

Osprey with fish, Blue Heron at Dusk7-11-12 :

Osprey with fish, Blue Heron at Dusk7-11-12

Updated: Jul 12, 2012 8:52pm PDT

Elk, Deer in the Gulch (ND700), 7-8-12 :

Elk, Deer in the Gulch (ND700), 7-8-12

Updated: Jul 08, 2012 3:54pm PDT

Swallowtails (Nikon D800, Sigma 150-500), 7-3-12 :

Swallowtails (Nikon D800, Sigma 150-500), 7-3-12

Updated: Jul 03, 2012 8:47pm PDT

Fishin' on the Tucannon's Rainbow Lake7-2-12 :

Fishin' on the Tucannon's Rainbow Lake7-2-12

Updated: Jul 03, 2012 1:11am PDT

More Low Light Critters, ND800, 6-29-12 : Photos shot in low light, between 6:45 and 8:45 p.m., June 29, 2012 ( Nikon D800, Sigma 150-500 lens, Aperture priority (f/8), Auto ISO (Maximum 6400, 800 minimum shutter speed with DX crop.).

More Low Light Critters, ND800, 6-29-12

Photos shot in low light, between 6:45 and 8:45 p.m., June 29, 2012 ( ...

Updated: Jun 29, 2012 11:18pm PDT

Mink/Herons ND800, 6-29-12 : Shot on a cloudy morning from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., with high ISO, some images severely cropped.

Mink/Herons ND800, 6-29-12

Shot on a cloudy morning from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., with high ISO, some i ...

Updated: Jun 29, 2012 11:19am PDT

Walla Walla's Young Red Foxes, 6-26-12 :

Walla Walla's Young Red Foxes, 6-26-12

Updated: Jun 27, 2012 3:19pm PDT

Black-Crowned Night Heron, Turkeys, Deer, 6-23-12 :

Black-Crowned Night Heron, Turkeys, Deer, 6-23-12

Updated: Jun 23, 2012 8:56pm PDT

First Young Mink of Spring, 6-21-12 :

First Young Mink of Spring, 6-21-12

Updated: Jun 22, 2012 9:06pm PDT

Black Mountain Pond Picnic, 6-20-12 :

Black Mountain Pond Picnic, 6-20-12

Updated: Jun 21, 2012 12:01am PDT

Blue Mountains, 6-19-12 :

Blue Mountains, 6-19-12

Updated: Jun 19, 2012 11:15pm PDT

Spring Flowers NFUR Wilderness (Lick Creek) 6-13-12 :

Spring Flowers NFUR Wilderness (Lick Creek) 6-13-12

Updated: Jun 18, 2012 11:18pm PDT

A Tern, Heron and Leaping Dog, 6-17-12 :

A Tern, Heron and Leaping Dog, 6-17-12

Updated: Jun 17, 2012 11:50pm PDT

Bennington Lake and Mill Creek, 6-10-12 :

Bennington Lake and Mill Creek, 6-10-12

Updated: Jun 16, 2012 10:47pm PDT

Lake Creek Trail, 6-11-12 : Nora and I meet a crew of AmeriCorps volunteers working on the Lake Creek Trail. Nice people.

Lake Creek Trail, 6-11-12

Nora and I meet a crew of AmeriCorps volunteers working on the Lake Cr ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2012 9:02pm PDT

Spring Along Mill Creek, 5-6-12 :

Spring Along Mill Creek, 5-6-12

Updated: Jun 10, 2012 11:36pm PDT

Wet Mill Creek Spring, 6-9-12 :

Wet Mill Creek Spring, 6-9-12

Updated: Jun 09, 2012 3:10pm PDT

A Spring Day at High Ridge, 6-6-12 :

A Spring Day at High Ridge, 6-6-12

Updated: Jun 06, 2012 1:05pm PDT

Grasping Swiftly at Swallows, 6-6-12 : Dozens of swallows sailed and skimmed over Mill Creek, apparently feeding on invisible-to-me bugs in the air and on the water. I snapped off 100 images and managed a semblance of sharpness in a few.

Grasping Swiftly at Swallows, 6-6-12

Dozens of swallows sailed and skimmed over Mill Creek, apparently feed ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2012 8:12am PDT

JD Painted Hills Unit, 5-23-12 :

JD Painted Hills Unit, 5-23-12

Updated: May 29, 2012 1:42am PDT

Lincton Mt and Mill Creek, Memorial Day 5-27/28-2012 :

Lincton Mt and Mill Creek, Memorial Day 5-27/28-2012

Updated: May 28, 2012 6:34pm PDT

A Gathering of Photos, 5-28-12 :

A Gathering of Photos, 5-28-12

Updated: May 28, 2012 11:33am PDT

JD Fossil Beds, part 1, 5-17-12 :

JD Fossil Beds, part 1, 5-17-12

Updated: May 24, 2012 10:08am PDT

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 5-14-12 :

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 5-14-12

Updated: May 19, 2012 10:13am PDT

Alvord Desert, 5-16-12 :

Alvord Desert, 5-16-12

Updated: May 16, 2012 7:25pm PDT

Spring on the South Fork, 5-7-12 :

Spring on the South Fork, 5-7-12

Updated: May 07, 2012 7:57pm PDT

Pelicans, Owls & Nora meets an Otter, 5-4-12 :

Pelicans, Owls & Nora meets an Otter, 5-4-12

Updated: May 04, 2012 8:36pm PDT

Maytime walk at Bennington Lake, 5-2-12 : An impulsive drive to Bennington Lake to see the three baby great horned owls in a cliff near lake led to a long walk on trails with Nora the Schnauzer. We didn't mind the chilly wind.

Maytime walk at Bennington Lake, 5-2-12

An impulsive drive to Bennington Lake to see the three baby great horn ...

Updated: May 03, 2012 1:09pm PDT

Quail on a Rail, Sunday Drive 4-29-12 :

Quail on a Rail, Sunday Drive 4-29-12

Updated: Apr 29, 2012 11:59pm PDT

Summit Road Snow Shoeing, 4-25-12 : Bret, Nora and I trekked three miles out to Horse Camp Pond (on FR 31) and back to Oregon Highway 204 beneath patches of sunlight, with chilly breezes and a brisk rain over the final mile or so. Not to mention tired legs. Summit Road is about 50 miles from Walla Walla. It's closed during the snow season, but during the summer it's a beautiful 35-mile drive from 204 to Interstate 84 about 15 miles from La Grande.

Summit Road Snow Shoeing, 4-25-12

Bret, Nora and I trekked three miles out to Horse Camp Pond (on FR 31) ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2012 9:01pm PDT

Whitman Mission, 4-21-12 :

Whitman Mission, 4-21-12

Updated: Apr 21, 2012 8:35pm PDT

Little bugs, big photos, 4-18-12 : These photos were taken while Nora and I strolled along Mill Creek during highwater when few large animals visited the water.

Little bugs, big photos, 4-18-12

These photos were taken while Nora and I strolled along Mill Creek dur ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2012 8:22pm PDT

Spring at Ladd Marsh, 4-15-12 : Darlene, Nora and I drove the 75 miles to Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area and lucked onto a surprising number birds and animals. At least we didn't expect to see so many, and we saw no other gawkers on the area.

Spring at Ladd Marsh, 4-15-12

Darlene, Nora and I drove the 75 miles to Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area and ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2012 12:06am PDT

More Dunes Already 4-12-12 : Bret, Nora and I spent nearly four hours touring the Juniper Dunes Wilderness, which has access three months a year, March, April and May. It's 74 miles from Walla Walla,

More Dunes Already 4-12-12

Bret, Nora and I spent nearly four hours touring the Juniper Dunes Wil ...

Updated: Apr 12, 2012 7:34pm PDT

Spring Spiders, 4-9-12 :

Spring Spiders, 4-9-12

Updated: Apr 09, 2012 7:02pm PDT

The Dunes, 4-5-12 :

The Dunes, 4-5-12

Updated: Apr 05, 2012 10:21pm PDT

More Palouse Falls Runoff, April 1, 2012 :

More Palouse Falls Runoff, April 1, 2012

Updated: Apr 01, 2012 8:12pm PDT

Stormy Oregon Coast, 3-12-12 :

Stormy Oregon Coast, 3-12-12

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 7:48pm PDT

Combing the Beach, Newport 3-14-12 :

Combing the Beach, Newport 3-14-12

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 7:16pm PDT

Spring Run-off at Palouse Falls, 3-28-2012 :

Spring Run-off at Palouse Falls, 3-28-2012

Updated: Mar 28, 2012 8:01pm PDT

Great Blue Herons up a Tree, 3-23-12 :

Great Blue Herons up a Tree, 3-23-12

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:03pm PDT

Highway 101, Old Town Newport, 3-11-12 :

Highway 101, Old Town Newport, 3-11-12

Updated: Mar 11, 2012 10:20pm PDT

Wa. Highway14, 3-10-12 :

Wa. Highway14, 3-10-12

Updated: Mar 10, 2012 6:39pm PDT

Snake River, 2-26-12 :

Snake River, 2-26-12

Updated: Mar 04, 2012 7:42pm PDT

Swans at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 2-29-12 :

Swans at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 2-29-12

Updated: Feb 29, 2012 9:19am PDT

Winter on the Deschutes River 2-23-12 :

Winter on the Deschutes River 2-23-12

Updated: Feb 24, 2012 8:21pm PDT

More Aviary Birds at Pioneer Park, 2-14-12 : Walla Walla's aviary at Pioneer Park has been struggling for funds to keep it going. These photos may highlight its important contribution to the community.

More Aviary Birds at Pioneer Park, 2-14-12

Walla Walla's aviary at Pioneer Park has been struggling for funds to ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2012 6:24pm PDT

A Walk in the Park, Pioneer: 2-13-12 :

A Walk in the Park, Pioneer: 2-13-12

Updated: Feb 13, 2012 8:30pm PDT

Wildlife From McNary to Powder River, 2-5-12 :

Wildlife From McNary to Powder River, 2-5-12

Updated: Feb 12, 2012 6:28pm PDT

Wood Ducks and Old Coots Trip Along at McNary, 1-1-12 :

Wood Ducks and Old Coots Trip Along at McNary, 1-1-12

Updated: Feb 04, 2012 10:16am PDT

Snake-Tucannon Rivers/Wheat Country 1-30-12 :

Snake-Tucannon Rivers/Wheat Country 1-30-12

Updated: Jan 30, 2012 9:14pm PDT

Winter Birds, 1-14-12 :

Winter Birds, 1-14-12

Updated: Jan 29, 2012 11:19pm PDT

Critters from Cayuse Country, 1-23-12 :

Critters from Cayuse Country, 1-23-12

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 10:48pm PDT

Ice on Mill Creek, 1-20-12 :

Ice on Mill Creek, 1-20-12

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:19pm PDT

Hooded and Common Merganzers, 1-22-12 :

Hooded and Common Merganzers, 1-22-12

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 7:28pm PDT

January at Frog Lake, 1-12-12 :

January at Frog Lake, 1-12-12

Updated: Jan 16, 2012 3:55pm PDT

Touchet Hills and Valley with B&W Photos, 1-8-12 :

Touchet Hills and Valley with B&W Photos, 1-8-12

Updated: Jan 08, 2012 4:48pm PDT

Viewing Palouse Falls with a Fisheye Lens, 1-6-12 :

Viewing Palouse Falls with a Fisheye Lens, 1-6-12

Updated: Jan 06, 2012 12:14pm PDT

New Year's Eve along the Columbia River, 12-31-11 :

New Year's Eve along the Columbia River, 12-31-11

Updated: Jan 01, 2012 10:42pm PDT

Winter HIke on the South Fork, 12-22-11 :

Winter HIke on the South Fork, 12-22-11

Updated: Dec 30, 2011 2:21pm PDT

River Otter and Heron, Mill Creek 12-24-11 :

River Otter and Heron, Mill Creek 12-24-11

Updated: Dec 24, 2011 8:01pm PDT

Frosty Winter Days at Mill Creek, 12-14-11 :

Frosty Winter Days at Mill Creek, 12-14-11

Updated: Dec 19, 2011 12:01am PDT

Mergansers (and more) at Mill Creek, 12-17-11 :

Mergansers (and more) at Mill Creek, 12-17-11

Updated: Dec 17, 2011 2:23pm PDT

Frosty December Backroads, 12-11-11 :

Frosty December Backroads, 12-11-11

Updated: Dec 14, 2011 7:05pm PDT

Hovering Kingfisher, Herons12-8-11 :

Hovering Kingfisher, Herons12-8-11

Updated: Dec 08, 2011 7:51pm PDT

Wallowa County, 12-7-11 :

Wallowa County, 12-7-11

Updated: Dec 08, 2011 7:34pm PDT

Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail, 11-28-11 :

Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail, 11-28-11

Updated: Dec 01, 2011 7:02pm PDT

Great Blue Heron Fishing, Catching and Eating, 11-19-11 : Nora and I have spent many hours walking along Mill Creek, near Walla Walla Community College, and watching Blue Herons andmany other birds.

Great Blue Heron Fishing, Catching and Eating, 11-19-11

Nora and I have spent many hours walking along Mill Creek, near Walla ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2011 10:19pm PDT

Fall Colors at Pioneer Park, 11-20-11 :

Fall Colors at Pioneer Park, 11-20-11

Updated: Nov 19, 2011 11:56pm PDT

McNary National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 11-20-11 :

McNary National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 11-20-11

Updated: Nov 19, 2011 11:35pm PDT

Great Blue Heron catches bull trout (Another skunked), 11-12-11 :

Great Blue Heron catches bull trout (Another skunked), 11-12-11

Updated: Nov 13, 2011 7:48pm PDT

Lizards on the McNary Wildlife Refuge's Wallula Unit, 11-10-11 :

Lizards on the McNary Wildlife Refuge's Wallula Unit, 11-10-11

Updated: Nov 11, 2011 11:12pm PDT

A Swallow Too Big? (Blue Heron), 11-7-11 :

A Swallow Too Big? (Blue Heron), 11-7-11

Updated: Nov 09, 2011 8:42pm PDT

Dusk at Mill Creek, 11-6-11 :

Dusk at Mill Creek, 11-6-11

Updated: Nov 06, 2011 7:00pm PDT

Horsethief Butte, Columbia Hills State Park, 10-12-11 :

Horsethief Butte, Columbia Hills State Park, 10-12-11

Updated: Nov 06, 2011 3:20pm PDT

More Fall Mill Creek Water Birds, 11-3-11 :

More Fall Mill Creek Water Birds, 11-3-11

Updated: Nov 04, 2011 7:55pm PDT

Fall Water Birds at Mill Creek, 11-1-11 :

Fall Water Birds at Mill Creek, 11-1-11

Updated: Nov 01, 2011 11:52pm PDT

Blue Heron (Tillamook) animals, flowers10-31-11 :

Blue Heron (Tillamook) animals, flowers10-31-11

Updated: Oct 31, 2011 8:05pm PDT

Mouth Deschutes River Steelhead, 10-30-11 :

Mouth Deschutes River Steelhead, 10-30-11

Updated: Oct 30, 2011 7:55pm PDT

Oregon Coast Aquarium, Sea Critters, 10-25-11 : Darlene, Nora and I spent a week at a Bed and Breakfast near Seaside. The scenery and wildlife of this area remains with us almost daily.

Oregon Coast Aquarium, Sea Critters, 10-25-11

Darlene, Nora and I spent a week at a Bed and Breakfast near Seaside. ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2011 6:29pm PDT

Agate, Fogarty beaches, Old Town, 10-25-11 :

Agate, Fogarty beaches, Old Town, 10-25-11

Updated: Oct 25, 2011 4:41pm PDT

October on the Oregon Coast Again, 10-17-11 :

October on the Oregon Coast Again, 10-17-11

Updated: Oct 17, 2011 8:24pm PDT

2011 Steelies at Heller Bar, 10-3-11 :

2011 Steelies at Heller Bar, 10-3-11

Updated: Oct 04, 2011 12:09am PDT

Walla Walla Herons, Mink 10-3-11 :

Walla Walla Herons, Mink 10-3-11

Updated: Oct 03, 2011 10:19pm PDT

Flowers of Lake Creek Trail, North Fork Umatilla River Wilderness, 9-25-11 :

Flowers of Lake Creek Trail, North Fork Umatilla River Wilderness, 9-25-11

Updated: Sep 26, 2011 12:40pm PDT

On the Road to Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, 9-25-11 :

On the Road to Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, 9-25-11

Updated: Sep 26, 2011 11:40am PDT

Steens Mountain Loop, Glacier Gorges, Flowers and Alvord Desert, 9-7-11 : Darlene, Nora and I spent four days at Burns-Hines, 236 miles from Walla Walla. We traveled extensively in the area. We enjoyed the unique scenery and wildlife.

Steens Mountain Loop, Glacier Gorges, Flowers and Alvord Desert, 9-7-11

Darlene, Nora and I spent four days at Burns-Hines, 236 miles from Wal ...

Updated: Sep 11, 2011 10:16pm PDT

Blitzen River Valley Auto Route and Diamond Craters, 9-7-11 :

Blitzen River Valley Auto Route and Diamond Craters, 9-7-11

Updated: Sep 11, 2011 9:58pm PDT

Peter French Round Barn (circa 1880), 9-7-11 :

Peter French Round Barn (circa 1880), 9-7-11

Updated: Sep 11, 2011 9:37pm PDT

Fall at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 9-8-11 : Darlene, Nora and I spent four days at Burns-Hines, 236 miles from Walla Walla. We traveled extensively in the area. We enjoyed the unique scenery and wildlife.

Fall at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, 9-8-11

Darlene, Nora and I spent four days at Burns-Hines, 236 miles from Wal ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2011 5:22pm PDT

Buck Creek, North Fork of the Umatilla River Wilderness, 8-23-11 :

Buck Creek, North Fork of the Umatilla River Wilderness, 8-23-11

Updated: Aug 25, 2011 1:40am PDT

Paradise on Mount Rainier, 8-12-11 :

Paradise on Mount Rainier, 8-12-11

Updated: Aug 13, 2011 10:01am PDT

Panjab Trail, etc., 8-4-11 :

Panjab Trail, etc., 8-4-11

Updated: Aug 04, 2011 2:16pm PDT

Bennington Lake Evening, 7-27-11 :

Bennington Lake Evening, 7-27-11

Updated: Aug 02, 2011 10:54pm PDT

Blue Mountain Wildlife Traveling Raptors, 7-30-11 :

Blue Mountain Wildlife Traveling Raptors, 7-30-11

Updated: Jul 31, 2011 10:23am PDT

Hoffer Lake Hike, 7-27-11 :

Hoffer Lake Hike, 7-27-11

Updated: Jul 27, 2011 11:58am PDT

Golden-Hour Mink, Herons, 7-26-11 :

Golden-Hour Mink, Herons, 7-26-11

Updated: Jul 27, 2011 12:51am PDT

Government Mountain Road, 7-22-11 :

Government Mountain Road, 7-22-11

Updated: Jul 22, 2011 11:30pm PDT

Backyard Butterflies and Bees. 7-18-11 :

Backyard Butterflies and Bees. 7-18-11

Updated: Jul 19, 2011 12:44am PDT

Tiger Canyon, Forest Roads 65 and 64, 7-14-11 :

Tiger Canyon, Forest Roads 65 and 64, 7-14-11

Updated: Jul 14, 2011 8:04pm PDT

Stuck in Blue Mt. Snow Bank, Rescued by Good Samaritans, 7-12-11 :

Stuck in Blue Mt. Snow Bank, Rescued by Good Samaritans, 7-12-11

Updated: Jul 12, 2011 6:16pm PDT

Woodsy BM Flowers, 7-6-11 :

Woodsy BM Flowers, 7-6-11

Updated: Jul 10, 2011 8:03pm PDT

A Noisy (Nosey) Young Spotted Sandpiper (I think) at Dusk, 7-9-11 :

A Noisy (Nosey) Young Spotted Sandpiper (I think) at Dusk, 7-9-11

Updated: Jul 09, 2011 11:18pm PDT

Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic, 6-26-7 :

Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic, 6-26-7

Updated: Jul 02, 2011 9:29pm PDT

Blue Mountain Spring Flowers (2), 6-25-11 :

Blue Mountain Spring Flowers (2), 6-25-11

Updated: Jun 25, 2011 9:24pm PDT

Blue Mountain Spring Flowers, 6-23-11 :

Blue Mountain Spring Flowers, 6-23-11

Updated: Jun 23, 2011 9:29pm PDT

Tollgate Distance Running Camp, 6-19-11 :

Tollgate Distance Running Camp, 6-19-11

Updated: Jun 22, 2011 10:48am PDT

A Busy Spring Day on the South Fork WW River Trail, 6-17-11 :

A Busy Spring Day on the South Fork WW River Trail, 6-17-11

Updated: Jun 18, 2011 11:59am PDT

Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, 5-30-11 :

Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, 5-30-11

Updated: Jun 15, 2011 9:46pm PDT

Driving to Zumwalt Prairie, 6-9-11 :

Driving to Zumwalt Prairie, 6-9-11

Updated: Jun 10, 2011 7:57pm PDT

Wood Ducks at Rooks Park, 6-6-11 :

Wood Ducks at Rooks Park, 6-6-11

Updated: Jun 06, 2011 6:05pm PDT

Lenore Lake Caves, Rocky Ford Creek, 6-3-11 :

Lenore Lake Caves, Rocky Ford Creek, 6-3-11

Updated: Jun 03, 2011 9:14pm PDT

Bees and a Dragon Fly, 5-29-11 :

Bees and a Dragon Fly, 5-29-11

Updated: May 29, 2011 5:03pm PDT

Macro Sage (side-blotched) Lizards and such4-14-11 :

Macro Sage (side-blotched) Lizards and such4-14-11

Updated: May 27, 2011 7:19pm PDT

Rain on Saddle Mountain; Mill Creek Painted Turtles, a Cicada and a Deer, 5-26-11 :

Rain on Saddle Mountain; Mill Creek Painted Turtles, a Cicada and a Deer, 5-26-11

Updated: May 27, 2011 12:50am PDT

Rural Routes, with Flowers, Birds and Spiders, 5-22-11 :

Rural Routes, with Flowers, Birds and Spiders, 5-22-11

Updated: May 22, 2011 10:49pm PDT

Communing With P-Ranch Turkey Buzzards, 5-11-11 :

Communing With P-Ranch Turkey Buzzards, 5-11-11

Updated: May 14, 2011 11:10pm PDT

High Desert Scenic Byway, 5-10-11 :

High Desert Scenic Byway, 5-10-11

Updated: May 10, 2011 10:48pm PDT

Malheur Wildlife Refuge, 5-9-11 :

Malheur Wildlife Refuge, 5-9-11

Updated: May 09, 2011 8:07pm PDT

Springtime on the Deschutes(b)5-5-2011 :

Springtime on the Deschutes(b)5-5-2011

Updated: May 05, 2011 9:44pm PDT

Springtime on the Deschutes(a)5-1-2011 :

Springtime on the Deschutes(a)5-1-2011

Updated: May 05, 2011 8:28pm PDT

More Juniper Dunes, April 27, 2011 :

More Juniper Dunes, April 27, 2011

Updated: Apr 27, 2011 4:13pm PDT

Unusual Ducks (domestic hybred) , 4-21-11 :

Unusual Ducks (domestic hybred) , 4-21-11

Updated: Apr 21, 2011 12:07am PDT

A Long Day at Juniper Dunes Wilderness, 4-19-11 :

A Long Day at Juniper Dunes Wilderness, 4-19-11

Updated: Apr 20, 2011 11:55pm PDT

Macro Spiders and Such, 4-12-11 :

Macro Spiders and Such, 4-12-11

Updated: Apr 13, 2011 9:38am PDT

Rain on the Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach, 4-9-11 :

Rain on the Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach, 4-9-11

Updated: Apr 09, 2011 10:46am PDT

Haystack Rock, Oregon Coast, 4-9-11 :

Haystack Rock, Oregon Coast, 4-9-11

Updated: Apr 09, 2011 10:38am PDT

Ecola State Park, Oregon Coast, 4-9-11 :

Ecola State Park, Oregon Coast, 4-9-11

Updated: Apr 09, 2011 10:30am PDT

Working Close, 3-31-2011 :

Working Close, 3-31-2011

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 8:40pm PDT

Off to see the Lizards, etc., 3-20-11 :

Off to see the Lizards, etc., 3-20-11

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 8:48am PDT

March angling on the Yakima, 3-23-11 :

March angling on the Yakima, 3-23-11

Updated: Mar 23, 2011 10:48pm PDT

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Part 1, 3-6-11 :

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Part 1, 3-6-11

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 11:54am PDT

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Part 2, 3-6-11 :

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Part 2, 3-6-11

Updated: Mar 10, 2011 7:42am PDT

Herons, Jan. 15,2011/3-2-11 :

Herons, Jan. 15,2011/3-2-11

Updated: Mar 10, 2011 12:30am PDT

Channeled Scabland, Palouse Falls, 3-1-11 :

Channeled Scabland, Palouse Falls, 3-1-11

Updated: Mar 01, 2011 8:54pm PDT

Touring McKay Creek Road and Umatilla River Road, 2-18-11 :

Touring McKay Creek Road and Umatilla River Road, 2-18-11

Updated: Feb 24, 2011 10:33pm PDT

More Eagles, Pelicans at Charbonneau, 2-10-11 :

More Eagles, Pelicans at Charbonneau, 2-10-11

Updated: Feb 10, 2011 11:04pm PDT

McNary Beach, Wildlife Refuge, etc., 2-7-11 :

McNary Beach, Wildlife Refuge, etc., 2-7-11

Updated: Feb 07, 2011 9:52pm PDT

XC Skiing at Anthony Lakes, 2-5-11 :

XC Skiing at Anthony Lakes, 2-5-11

Updated: Feb 05, 2011 7:14pm PDT

A Water Ouzel (American Dipper), Flying under the surface, 2-3-11 :

A Water Ouzel (American Dipper), Flying under the surface, 2-3-11

Updated: Feb 03, 2011 4:52pm PDT

Voles, Raccoon Tracks and Lizards, 1-17-11 :

Voles, Raccoon Tracks and Lizards, 1-17-11

Updated: Jan 29, 2011 8:53am PDT

Snow Shoeing in the Fog, 1-28-2011 :

Snow Shoeing in the Fog, 1-28-2011

Updated: Jan 28, 2011 10:57pm PDT

Lewis Gulch Drive, 1-26-11 :

Lewis Gulch Drive, 1-26-11

Updated: Jan 27, 2011 11:28am PDT

More Ice Harbor Pelicans, 1-22-11 :

More Ice Harbor Pelicans, 1-22-11

Updated: Jan 22, 2011 7:50pm PDT

Ice Harbor Pelicans, Hanford Cliffs, 1-16-11 :

Ice Harbor Pelicans, Hanford Cliffs, 1-16-11

Updated: Jan 17, 2011 9:35am PDT

Ice Harbor Dam/Burbank Pelicans, Jan. 8,2011 :

Ice Harbor Dam/Burbank Pelicans, Jan. 8,2011

Updated: Jan 13, 2011 9:02am PDT

Eagles at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Jan. 3-4, 2011 :

Eagles at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay, Lake Coeur d'Alene, Jan. 3-4, 2011

Updated: Jan 07, 2011 8:49am PDT

A Whiteout On Hartsock Grade, 12-26-10 :

A Whiteout On Hartsock Grade, 12-26-10

Updated: Dec 26, 2010 8:41pm PDT

Eagle Cap Wilderness :

Eagle Cap Wilderness

Updated: Dec 25, 2010 9:16pm PDT

Whitetail Trail with Snow and Fog, 12-23-10 :

Whitetail Trail with Snow and Fog, 12-23-10

Updated: Dec 25, 2010 8:53pm PDT

Just Another Back-Roads Afternoon, 12-15-10 :

Just Another Back-Roads Afternoon, 12-15-10

Updated: Dec 24, 2010 7:41pm PDT

Fishing the Missouri, Rock Creek, Montana with Mike Lancaster, 2003 :

Fishing the Missouri, Rock Creek, Montana with Mike Lancaster, 2003

Updated: Dec 18, 2010 8:40pm PDT

Walking among sage bushes, 12-13-10 :

Walking among sage bushes, 12-13-10

Updated: Dec 14, 2010 7:57am PDT

Elk Feeding at Anthony Creek, 12-12-10 :

Elk Feeding at Anthony Creek, 12-12-10

Updated: Dec 14, 2010 7:42am PDT

Great Blue Herons, 12-2-10 :

Great Blue Herons, 12-2-10

Updated: Dec 10, 2010 11:09am PDT

December Drive, 12-4-10 :

December Drive, 12-4-10

Updated: Dec 04, 2010 9:02pm PDT

Walla Walla, Touchet Backroads, 11-28-10 :

Walla Walla, Touchet Backroads, 11-28-10

Updated: Nov 29, 2010 8:56pm PDT

Mill Creek Fall And Winter,11-29-10 :

Mill Creek Fall And Winter,11-29-10

Updated: Nov 29, 2010 7:06pm PDT

McNary Dam, 11-19-10 :

McNary Dam, 11-19-10

Updated: Nov 21, 2010 11:43pm PDT

Wahluke Unit, Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, 11-17-10 :

Wahluke Unit, Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, 11-17-10

Updated: Nov 20, 2010 12:29am PDT

Foggy Drive to Blue Mts and Wallowa Lake, 11-16-10 :

Foggy Drive to Blue Mts and Wallowa Lake, 11-16-10

Updated: Nov 19, 2010 8:00pm PDT

Fall Colors and Herons, 11-14-10 :

Fall Colors and Herons, 11-14-10

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 2:31pm PDT

Columbia River Sunset, Hanford Reach, 11-14-10 :

Columbia River Sunset, Hanford Reach, 11-14-10

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 1:03pm PDT

Horse Rider with Fall Colors, 11-12-10 :

Horse Rider with Fall Colors, 11-12-10

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 12:44pm PDT

Looking for John Day River Steelhead, 11-12-10 :

Looking for John Day River Steelhead, 11-12-10

Updated: Nov 13, 2010 10:15am PDT

White egrets, Blue Herons, Goats 11-1-10 :

White egrets, Blue Herons, Goats 11-1-10

Updated: Nov 05, 2010 10:03pm PDT

Waterfalls on the Historic Columbia River Highway, 10-28-10 :

Waterfalls on the Historic Columbia River Highway, 10-28-10

Updated: Nov 03, 2010 10:27pm PDT

The Big Sink, Umatilla National Forest, 10-19-10 :

The Big Sink, Umatilla National Forest, 10-19-10

Updated: Oct 19, 2010 11:29pm PDT

Birds and More, 10-19-10 :

Birds and More, 10-19-10

Updated: Oct 19, 2010 8:17pm PDT

Big Birds, Again 10-2-10 :

Big Birds, Again 10-2-10

Updated: Oct 19, 2010 7:34pm PDT

Preying Mantis at Mill Creek, 10-14-10 :

Preying Mantis at Mill Creek, 10-14-10

Updated: Oct 14, 2010 3:05pm PDT

Forest walk and Preying Mantis, 10-14-10 :

Forest walk and Preying Mantis, 10-14-10

Updated: Oct 14, 2010 2:40pm PDT

Stealheaders, River Otters and Rocky Mt. Sheep along the Grand Ronde and Snake Rivers, 10-5-10 :

Stealheaders, River Otters and Rocky Mt. Sheep along the Grand Ronde and Snake Rivers, 10-5-10

Updated: Oct 07, 2010 7:34am PDT

Oregon Coast, September 13-17, 2010 :

Oregon Coast, September 13-17, 2010

Updated: Sep 15, 2010 9:06pm PDT

Two Flies at Two Forks Umatilla, 9-10-10 :

Two Flies at Two Forks Umatilla, 9-10-10

Updated: Sep 14, 2010 9:21pm PDT

South Fork Umatilla River Trout, etc. 9-2-10 :

South Fork Umatilla River Trout, etc. 9-2-10

Updated: Sep 03, 2010 9:29am PDT

Revisiting Summer Photos at Mill Creek 9-1-10 :

Revisiting Summer Photos at Mill Creek 9-1-10

Updated: Sep 01, 2010 4:10pm PDT

Summer trek to Sheep Creek Falls, Aug. 20, 2010 :

Summer trek to Sheep Creek Falls, Aug. 20, 2010

Updated: Aug 28, 2010 12:58pm PDT

Dayhike to Maxwell Lake, 8-18-10 :

Dayhike to Maxwell Lake, 8-18-10

Updated: Aug 18, 2010 2:56pm PDT

Raccoons on a bright morning, 8-8-10 :

Raccoons on a bright morning, 8-8-10

Updated: Aug 09, 2010 10:21am PDT

Butterflies, deer and stuff on the South Fork, 8-2-10 :

Butterflies, deer and stuff on the South Fork, 8-2-10

Updated: Aug 05, 2010 9:21pm PDT

Shooting Flowers, butterflies, birds, Nora and stuff with Danny, July 27, 2010 :

Shooting Flowers, butterflies, birds, Nora and stuff with Danny, July 27, 2010

Updated: Jul 27, 2010 11:56pm PDT

Raccoons, Deer, etc., July 27-10 :

Raccoons, Deer, etc., July 27-10

Updated: Jul 27, 2010 10:51pm PDT

Fishin' in the Wind, 7-23-10 :

Fishin' in the Wind, 7-23-10

Updated: Jul 22, 2010 10:39pm PDT

Spring Flowers, Birds, a Rattlesnake, June 20, 2010 :

Spring Flowers, Birds, a Rattlesnake, June 20, 2010

Updated: Jul 18, 2010 10:58am PDT

Blue Mountain Flowers, June 25, 2010 :

Blue Mountain Flowers, June 25, 2010

Updated: Jul 15, 2010 10:04pm PDT

Drive to Black Mountain, July 4, 2010 :

Drive to Black Mountain, July 4, 2010

Updated: Jul 15, 2010 9:24pm PDT

Anthony Lakes Hike, 7-10-10 :

Anthony Lakes Hike, 7-10-10

Updated: Jul 15, 2010 7:46pm PDT

Snow on Mount Howard, via Wallowa LakeTramway, June 15, 2010 :

Snow on Mount Howard, via Wallowa LakeTramway, June 15, 2010

Updated: Jun 19, 2010 8:42pm PDT

Spring Mill Creek Walk, June 16, 2010 :

Spring Mill Creek Walk, June 16, 2010

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 10:43am PDT

Spring Summit Road Flowers, June 12, 10 :

Spring Summit Road Flowers, June 12, 10

Updated: Jun 17, 2010 9:58am PDT

Spring in the Juniper Dunes, May. 2010 :

Spring in the Juniper Dunes, May. 2010

Updated: Jun 16, 2010 10:03pm PDT

Snake River Trail, Part 2, May 23-26, 2010 :

Snake River Trail, Part 2, May 23-26, 2010

Updated: Jun 03, 2010 6:22pm PDT

Snake River Trail, Kirkwood Bar, May 23-26, 2010 :

Snake River Trail, Kirkwood Bar, May 23-26, 2010

Updated: Jun 03, 2010 6:19pm PDT

Red Foxes near North Powder, May 13, 2010 :

Red Foxes near North Powder, May 13, 2010

Updated: May 15, 2010 12:33pm PDT

Eastern Oregon Trip, Part 2 (May 10-13, 2010) :

Eastern Oregon Trip, Part 2 (May 10-13, 2010)

Updated: May 15, 2010 11:49am PDT

Eastern Oregon Trip, Part 1 (May 10-13, 2010) :

Eastern Oregon Trip, Part 1 (May 10-13, 2010)

Updated: May 15, 2010 8:31am PDT

Climbing to Hidden Falls, May 5, 2010 :

Climbing to Hidden Falls, May 5, 2010

Updated: May 05, 2010 10:55pm PDT

Red Foxes in Walla Walla, 4-5-10 :

Red Foxes in Walla Walla, 4-5-10

Updated: May 05, 2010 1:57pm PDT

Lizards, Baby Owls, April 28, 2010 :

Lizards, Baby Owls, April 28, 2010

Updated: May 01, 2010 6:53am PDT

Walla Walla River Valley Birds, April 26, 2010 :

Walla Walla River Valley Birds, April 26, 2010

Updated: Apr 27, 2010 9:57pm PDT

Sea Lions and seals, April 5-10, 2-10 :

Sea Lions and seals, April 5-10, 2-10

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 9:43pm PDT

Oregon Coast Aquarium, April 5-10, 2010 :

Oregon Coast Aquarium, April 5-10, 2010

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 8:22pm PDT

Climbing Cape Kiwanda, April 5-10, 2010 :

Climbing Cape Kiwanda, April 5-10, 2010

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 8:14pm PDT

More Oregon Coast, April 5-10, 2010 :

More Oregon Coast, April 5-10, 2010

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 10:34am PDT

Stormy Beach Weather, April, 5-10, 2010 :

Stormy Beach Weather, April, 5-10, 2010

Updated: Apr 12, 2010 9:17pm PDT

Fishing Tucannon Lakes, March 28, 2010 :

Fishing Tucannon Lakes, March 28, 2010

Updated: Apr 02, 2010 9:08am PDT

Sunday Drive, Holdman to McNary, Mar. 29, 2010 :

Sunday Drive, Holdman to McNary, Mar. 29, 2010

Updated: Apr 01, 2010 2:36pm PDT

Frog Lake, Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, March 20, 2010 :

Frog Lake, Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, March 20, 2010

Updated: Mar 21, 2010 11:25am PDT

Chasing Sandhill Cranes, March 19, 2010 :

Chasing Sandhill Cranes, March 19, 2010

Updated: Mar 21, 2010 10:19am PDT

Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, March 9, 2010 :

Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, March 9, 2010

Updated: Mar 15, 2010 2:04pm PDT

White Cliffs (South), March 14, 2010 :

White Cliffs (South), March 14, 2010

Updated: Mar 15, 2010 12:02pm PDT

Early March, 2010 :

Early March, 2010

Updated: Mar 08, 2010 5:43pm PDT

Yakima River Trout Fishing, Feb. 18, 2010 :

Yakima River Trout Fishing, Feb. 18, 2010

Updated: Feb 22, 2010 7:24pm PDT

Umtanum Falls in February, 021710 :

Umtanum Falls in February, 021710

Updated: Feb 22, 2010 6:08pm PDT

XC Ski, Andies Prairie (and 60-degrees on Mill Creek) 02-07-10 :

XC Ski, Andies Prairie (and 60-degrees on Mill Creek) 02-07-10

Updated: Feb 07, 2010 6:39pm PDT

NE Oregon Drive, Feb. 2, 2010 :

NE Oregon Drive, Feb. 2, 2010

Updated: Feb 02, 2010 10:15am PDT

Charbonneau Eagle, Jan.31, 2010 :

Charbonneau Eagle, Jan.31, 2010

Updated: Feb 02, 2010 8:57am PDT

More Birds: Pelicans, Swans, Eagles, Jan, 28, 10 :

More Birds: Pelicans, Swans, Eagles, Jan, 28, 10

Updated: Jan 28, 2010 7:14pm PDT

Harvesting lead balls at Little Goose Dam, 01-28-10 :

Harvesting lead balls at Little Goose Dam, 01-28-10

Updated: Jan 28, 2010 6:05pm PDT

Oak Creek Elk,Rocky Mt. Sheep, Jan. 22, 2010 :

Oak Creek Elk,Rocky Mt. Sheep, Jan. 22, 2010

Updated: Jan 24, 2010 7:34pm PDT

A Merganzer's Crawdad Meal, 01-17-10 :

A Merganzer's Crawdad Meal, 01-17-10

Updated: Jan 24, 2010 6:55pm PDT

Lewis and Clark Memorial Trail, 01-15-10 :

Lewis and Clark Memorial Trail, 01-15-10

Updated: Jan 24, 2010 5:33pm PDT

Snowshoe to Snow-images, Jan.4, 2010 :

Snowshoe to Snow-images, Jan.4, 2010

Updated: Jan 05, 2010 8:38pm PDT

Hawking, Dec. 29 2009 :

Hawking, Dec. 29 2009

Updated: Jan 01, 2010 1:50pm PDT

Year Ender, 2009 :

Year Ender, 2009

Updated: Jan 01, 2010 12:56pm PDT

Pioneer Park Aviary, Dec. 24, 2009 :

Pioneer Park Aviary, Dec. 24, 2009

Updated: Jan 01, 2010 11:34am PDT

Images of Freezing Fog, 12-24-09 :

Images of Freezing Fog, 12-24-09

Updated: Dec 25, 2009 7:31pm PDT

Rainy Winter Leaves, Rose Hips 12-20-09 :

Rainy Winter Leaves, Rose Hips 12-20-09

Updated: Dec 20, 2009 3:24pm PDT

Misty Days 12-20-09 :

Misty Days 12-20-09

Updated: Dec 20, 2009 1:58pm PDT

December at Mill Creek, Dec. 9/15, 2009 :

December at Mill Creek, Dec. 9/15, 2009

Updated: Dec 13, 2009 7:06pm PDT

Wildlife on the Refuge, 12-07-09 :

Wildlife on the Refuge, 12-07-09

Updated: Dec 13, 2009 6:26pm PDT

Winter Critters 12-06-09 :

Winter Critters 12-06-09

Updated: Dec 06, 2009 8:44pm PDT

Lyons Ferry in November, 11-16-09 :

Lyons Ferry in November, 11-16-09

Updated: Nov 18, 2009 8:17pm PDT

Palouse Falls in November, 11-16-09 :

Palouse Falls in November, 11-16-09

Updated: Nov 18, 2009 8:10pm PDT

A Hooded Merganser and Great Blue Heron, 11-12-09 :

A Hooded Merganser and Great Blue Heron, 11-12-09

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 10:24am PDT

Harpham Flat, Sherars Falls, DeMoss Memorial Park, 11-08-09 :

Harpham Flat, Sherars Falls, DeMoss Memorial Park, 11-08-09

Updated: Nov 13, 2009 8:25am PDT

Cummings Creek deer, Steller's Jay, Oct. 29, 09 :

Cummings Creek deer, Steller's Jay, Oct. 29, 09

Updated: Nov 01, 2009 10:50pm PDT

Another Fall at Mill Creek, Rooks Park Oct. 27, 09 :

Another Fall at Mill Creek, Rooks Park Oct. 27, 09

Updated: Nov 01, 2009 8:33pm PDT

Steelhead at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River, 10-26-09 :

Steelhead at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River, 10-26-09

Updated: Oct 27, 2009 1:25am PDT

Fishing at Ringold, Photos of a Coyote, 10-18-09 :

Fishing at Ringold, Photos of a Coyote, 10-18-09

Updated: Oct 26, 2009 10:04pm PDT

Elkhorn Circuit Trail. 10-12-09 :

Elkhorn Circuit Trail. 10-12-09

Updated: Oct 26, 2009 8:30pm PDT

October, 2009 Mill Creek :

October, 2009 Mill Creek

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 7:08pm PDT

Brook, Kyle, Genevieve Bella Brown : Great-granddaughter Genevieve Bella Brown was born Saturday to Dawn's daughter Brook and son-in-law Kyle Brown. We visited the Lewiston hospital on Sunday, when GB was 23 hours old.

Brook, Kyle, Genevieve Bella Brown

Great-granddaughter Genevieve Bella Brown was born Saturday to Dawn's ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:18pm PDT

A Bear, Deer, a Pileated Woodpecker and Fishing on the South Fork Walla Walla River, Sept. 28, 2009 : The trail leads for 20 miles up to Deduct Spring, with good fishing along the way. Bear, deer and turkey and sometimes elk or a couger may be seen along the drive to the trailhead from Milton-Freewater or along the trail.

A Bear, Deer, a Pileated Woodpecker and Fishing on the South Fork Walla Walla River, Sept. 28, 2009

The trail leads for 20 miles up to Deduct Spring, with good fishing al ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 11:28am PDT

Hiking after Sasquatch at Deduct Spring, Sept. 24, 2009 : Several years ago, a watershed patrolman videotaped two sasquatch at Deduct Pond, and the video appeared on Hard Copy. I think of that every time I visit the area.

Hiking after Sasquatch at Deduct Spring, Sept. 24, 2009

Several years ago, a watershed patrolman videotaped two sasquatch at D ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 7:36pm PDT

Fishing again, Sept, 14, 2009 :

Fishing again, Sept, 14, 2009

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 3:02pm PDT

Minks and other critters, Sept. 27, 2009 : This is another dog-walk with a a camera.

Minks and other critters, Sept. 27, 2009

This is another dog-walk with a a camera.

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 2:02pm PDT

Watching Herons Fish and Mink Run, Sdept. 9, 09. : Photographing herons and other critters turns out to be a pleasant way to spend the Labor Day weekend.

Watching Herons Fish and Mink Run, Sdept. 9, 09.

Photographing herons and other critters turns out to be a pleasant way ...

Updated: Sep 08, 2009 10:19pm PDT

Blue Mountain Scenic Byway Again, 08-30-09 :

Blue Mountain Scenic Byway Again, 08-30-09

Updated: Aug 31, 2009 8:30am PDT

North Fork John Day River Trail Wilderness, 8-25-09 :

North Fork John Day River Trail Wilderness, 8-25-09

Updated: Aug 26, 2009 9:03pm PDT

A Young Mink at Mill Creek, 08-10-09 : Wathing a mink find dinner

A Young Mink at Mill Creek, 08-10-09

Wathing a mink find dinner

Updated: Aug 10, 2009 5:09pm PDT

More Oregon Coast in July, Aug. 10, 09 :

More Oregon Coast in July, Aug. 10, 09

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 11:31pm PDT

July at the Beach, 2009 :

July at the Beach, 2009

Updated: Aug 04, 2009 8:08pm PDT

On the Road: Highway 14 (Columbia Gorge), July 26. 09 :

On the Road: Highway 14 (Columbia Gorge), July 26. 09

Updated: Aug 01, 2009 6:46pm PDT

Harvest Days, Walla Walla, July, 23, 2009 :

Harvest Days, Walla Walla, July, 23, 2009

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 7:48pm PDT

Emerald Creek Garnets, 070309 :

Emerald Creek Garnets, 070309

Updated: Jul 18, 2009 8:45pm PDT

Mount St. Helens, To and From, 070609 :

Mount St. Helens, To and From, 070609

Updated: Jul 07, 2009 3:15pm PDT

Back Yard, wheat, 070109 :

Back Yard, wheat, 070109

Updated: Jul 07, 2009 9:48am PDT

More stuff, 062609 : Photos taken in Spokane and at Mill Creek.

More stuff, 062609

Photos taken in Spokane and at Mill Creek.

Updated: Jun 28, 2009 9:06pm PDT

Days of Wildflowers. Steep Canyons and a Pileated Woodpecker, 061509 : Umatilla National Forest, in the Tollgate area, 061509

Days of Wildflowers. Steep Canyons and a Pileated Woodpecker, 061509

Umatilla National Forest, in the Tollgate area, 061509

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 7:47pm PDT

Fishing Mink, Heron, Pelican on a Sunday drive, 061409 : A mink on Mill Creek takes two crayfish and one prize native trout along the riprap to its brood hidden in the undergowth. Then the evening light adds its glow to proud Heron.

Fishing Mink, Heron, Pelican on a Sunday drive, 061409

A mink on Mill Creek takes two crayfish and one prize native trout alo ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2009 11:22pm PDT

Return to Zumwalt Prairie, and environs, 060909 :

Return to Zumwalt Prairie, and environs, 060909

Updated: Jun 10, 2009 9:58pm PDT

Lick Creek Trail, 060809 :

Lick Creek Trail, 060809

Updated: Jun 10, 2009 7:31pm PDT

A Cold Day in the Park, 12-30-08 : Snow and temperatures in the teens lend a sharpness to dog walking at Rooks Park.

A Cold Day in the Park, 12-30-08

Snow and temperatures in the teens lend a sharpness to dog walking at ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2009 6:52pm PDT

Mill Creek Wild Roses, Honeybees and One Heron at Lunch, 060709 : Nora and I took another walk along Mill Creek (We saw the Coyote earlier near Prescott).

Mill Creek Wild Roses, Honeybees and One Heron at Lunch, 060709

Nora and I took another walk along Mill Creek (We saw the Coyote earli ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2009 5:52pm PDT

Dawn and Steve, family and friends, on Wedding Day, May 31, 2009 :

Dawn and Steve, family and friends, on Wedding Day, May 31, 2009

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 1:46pm PDT

Rubber boa, fishing on the Snake River with Jon and ticks, 05-29-09 :

Rubber boa, fishing on the Snake River with Jon and ticks, 05-29-09

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 11:39am PDT

Audubon Celebration of the Sun and Sage Birding Loop, 05-22-09 :

Audubon Celebration of the Sun and Sage Birding Loop, 05-22-09

Updated: May 22, 2009 10:16pm PDT

Dog's Playing at Mill Creek, etc., 05-19-09 :

Dog's Playing at Mill Creek, etc., 05-19-09

Updated: May 22, 2009 3:51pm PDT

More Faces of Palouse Falls, 05-19-09 :

More Faces of Palouse Falls, 05-19-09

Updated: May 22, 2009 3:35pm PDT

Another Spring on the South Fork WW River, 05-16-09 :

Another Spring on the South Fork WW River, 05-16-09

Updated: May 22, 2009 2:45pm PDT

Snowshoeing at Anthony Lake, 5-15-09 :

Snowshoeing at Anthony Lake, 5-15-09

Updated: May 22, 2009 2:15pm PDT

More young owls and bumblebees, Bennington Lake, 05-06-09 :

More young owls and bumblebees, Bennington Lake, 05-06-09

Updated: May 08, 2009 9:17pm PDT

More Juniper Dunes plus owlettes and an osprey fishes at Bennington Lake, 05-15-09 :

More Juniper Dunes plus owlettes and an osprey fishes at Bennington Lake, 05-15-09

Updated: May 08, 2009 8:40pm PDT

Lincton Mountain, 05-03-09 : Too wet to snowshoe with Nora on Tollgate Mountain, so we came home on Lincton Mountain Road. Good photos.

Lincton Mountain, 05-03-09

Too wet to snowshoe with Nora on Tollgate Mountain, so we came home on ...

Updated: May 03, 2009 8:58pm PDT

Annual trek to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area, via the only access (the privately owned north entrance), April 10, 2009 : This eight-mile-long, five-mile wide wilderness has been isolated by a private landowner who resents off-road vehicle damage to his property adjacent to it, justifiably. Yet, the people affected include hikers who would pass thorugh his property without damaging it.

Annual trek to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area, via the only access (the privately owned north entrance), April 10, 2009

This eight-mile-long, five-mile wide wilderness has been isolated by a ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2009 9:56am PDT

Stay-at-home Vacation, March 17-22, 2009 : Badgers, deer, redtails, sandhill cranes and stunning scenery comprise a week in the Walla Walla area spiced by wind, rain, sleet ans snow. Not a bad way to spend a restful vacation.

Stay-at-home Vacation, March 17-22, 2009

Badgers, deer, redtails, sandhill cranes and stunning scenery comprise ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2009 8:57am PDT

Spring Critters, 03-22-09 :

Spring Critters, 03-22-09

Updated: Mar 29, 2009 9:01pm PDT

A Monday Drive : This portion of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway offers the Hells Canyon Overlook, the hamlet of Halfway, the panoramic Pine Valley, the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and a fabled dinner a tne Haines Steakhouse, 6-22-08.

A Monday Drive

This portion of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway offers the Hells Canyon ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2009 8:57pm PDT

Umatilla Forks in March, 03-17-09 :

Umatilla Forks in March, 03-17-09

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 11:41pm PDT

Owen Beach, Tacoma, 03-07-09 :

Owen Beach, Tacoma, 03-07-09

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 11:24pm PDT

Wallula Gap on the Columbia River, 03-16-09 :

Wallula Gap on the Columbia River, 03-16-09

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 10:10pm PDT

Lewis and Clark Trail, from Warehouse Beach to Hat Rock, March 3, 2009 : A day hike across a sandy trail with basalt formations, with Nora the Schnauzer.

Lewis and Clark Trail, from Warehouse Beach to Hat Rock, March 3, 2009

A day hike across a sandy trail with basalt formations, with Nora the ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 12:19pm PDT

An Owl, a heron, eagles and deer : Photos from the area include eagles from Kennewick, an owl from Bennington Lake (nesting out of sight in a cliff) and deer from Holdman Road, along with shots at Government Beach, Feb. 10-20, 2009,

An Owl, a heron, eagles and deer

Photos from the area include eagles from Kennewick, an owl from Bennin ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 11:56am PDT

February Snake, 02-20-09 :

February Snake, 02-20-09

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 1:33pm PDT

Tucannon River 02-17-09 : February sunshine highlighted a fishless stealhead trip to the Tucannon River. In addition to the good day on the river, I lost (in the river) a lens hood from a camera and eventually found it in a back eddy half a mile downstream.

Tucannon River 02-17-09

February sunshine highlighted a fishless stealhead trip to the Tucanno ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2009 9:52am PDT

Shots from Charbonenau Park on the Snake River and nearby environs, 021209 : A detour while en route to a oil change produced these photo.

Shots from Charbonenau Park on the Snake River and nearby environs, 021209

A detour while en route to a oil change produced these photo.

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 7:16pm PDT

Umatilla River for steelhead (none) and photos (many), 021009 : A trip to fish the Umatilla River out of Pendleton turned into a journery along a portion of the Oregon Trail route to the Columbia River.

Umatilla River for steelhead (none) and photos (many), 021009

A trip to fish the Umatilla River out of Pendleton turned into a journ ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 6:29pm PDT

Hiking up the Creek on Super Bowl Sunday, 02-01-09 : Despite spring-like temperatures, elements remain along the South Fork Walla Walla River, 2-1-09.

Hiking up the Creek on Super Bowl Sunday, 02-01-09

Despite spring-like temperatures, elements remain along the South Fork ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 8:05pm PDT

Looking for Elk in Palmer Valley and Elkhorn, 1-22-09 : Rumors of elk moving into Palmer Valley to escape deep snow in the Blue Mountains, near Elgin, Ore., led to seeing turkeys, bison, deer and elk 90 miles away.

Looking for Elk in Palmer Valley and Elkhorn, 1-22-09

Rumors of elk moving into Palmer Valley to escape deep snow in the Blu ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2009 8:22pm PDT

Looking for Eagles on the Columbia River, 1-14-09 : A day trip along the Columbia turns up eagles in beautiful downtown Irrigon, Ore.

Looking for Eagles on the Columbia River, 1-14-09

A day trip along the Columbia turns up eagles in beautiful downtown Ir ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2009 7:30pm PDT

Touring Raptor Country (and the back yard), 12-05-08 and 1-12-09 : A significant number of hawks (red-tailed, Northern harriers, kestrels, rough-legged and ferruginous) and owls (great horned, burrowing) winter or stay in an area of alfalfa fields west of Walla Walla when mouse populations are high. And eagles and pelicans visit the Ice Harbor Dam in January.

Touring Raptor Country (and the back yard), 12-05-08 and 1-12-09

A significant number of hawks (red-tailed, Northern harriers, kestrels ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2009 7:43pm PDT

Part II, Hanford Reach National Monument, The Dunes, 1-14-09 : A two-mile stroll along high cliffs above the Columbia River, across from the old Hanford atomic weapons production site, leads to a half-mile long and 300-yard wide stretch of sand dunes. On a windless, 50-degree 1-12-09 beneath a blue sky, the stark beauty and silent solitude of the area left haunting memories of the hike.

Part II, Hanford Reach National Monument, The Dunes, 1-14-09

A two-mile stroll along high cliffs above the Columbia River, across f ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2009 3:23pm PDT

Nora along the Columbia, Hanford Reach National Monument, Jan. 4, 2009 : Aftr several days of being house bound because of deep snow and freezing temperaturess, Nora the Schnauzer covered most ot the muddy hillsides on a recent hike along the Columbia River's Hanford Reach.

Nora along the Columbia, Hanford Reach National Monument, Jan. 4, 2009

Aftr several days of being house bound because of deep snow and freezi ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2009 8:07pm PDT

Cross country skiing at Bennington Lake, 12-18-08 : An unusual snowfall, about 2-feet of powder, made for excellent and convenient skiing about 10 minutes for home.

Cross country skiing at Bennington Lake, 12-18-08

An unusual snowfall, about 2-feet of powder, made for excellent and co ...

Updated: Dec 26, 2008 4:34pm PDT

Nora the Schnauzer, Therapy Dog, and Snowy Backyard, 12-19-08. :

Nora the Schnauzer, Therapy Dog, and Snowy Backyard, 12-19-08.

Updated: Dec 22, 2008 7:42pm PDT

Pioneer Park on Snowshoes, 12-21-08 : A two-foot snowfall in the Walla Walla area made snowshowing one of the few effecient modes of movement on residential streets and city parks. such heavy snow gave photos at Pioneer Park an unusual wintery look.

Pioneer Park on Snowshoes, 12-21-08

A two-foot snowfall in the Walla Walla area made snowshowing one of th ...

Updated: Dec 21, 2008 11:56pm PDT

Driving through the Snow to Wallowa Lake, 12-10-08 :

Driving through the Snow to Wallowa Lake, 12-10-08

Updated: Dec 15, 2008 6:53pm PDT

Even more Mill Creek Herons, 11-28-08, along with an American dipper, 11-29-08 : Mill Creek, at the edge of Walla Walla, provides an opportunity to walk Nora the Schnauzer and see interesting wildlife at the same time.

Even more Mill Creek Herons, 11-28-08, along with an American dipper, 11-29-08

Mill Creek, at the edge of Walla Walla, provides an opportunity to wal ...

Updated: Nov 30, 2008 9:14am PDT

Wallula Gap on the Columbia River, 11-16-08 : Ancient Ice Age Floods from Lake Missoula broke through here on their way to the Pacific Ocean.

Wallula Gap on the Columbia River, 11-16-08

Ancient Ice Age Floods from Lake Missoula broke through here on their ...

Updated: Nov 25, 2008 8:04pm PDT

Nora fishes on the Deschutes, 11-19-08 :

Nora fishes on the Deschutes, 11-19-08

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 11:40am PDT

Iron Horses and Petroglyphs near Vantage, 11-6-08 : A 20-year-old, 15-horse sculpture highlights a ridge above the I-90 freeway at Vantage. The Native American carvings in stone may be seen behind the interpretive center at Vantage.

Iron Horses and Petroglyphs near Vantage, 11-6-08

A 20-year-old, 15-horse sculpture highlights a ridge above the I-90 fr ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2008 11:33pm PDT

Golden Hour Herons, etc, 8-31-8 : Shadows an hour after sunrise give a dramatic quality to photos at Mill Creek, 8-31-8

Golden Hour Herons, etc, 8-31-8

Shadows an hour after sunrise give a dramatic quality to photos at Mil ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2008 10:06am PDT

Steelhead fishing on the Grande Ronde River with Eagle Cap Fishing Guides renowned Mac Huff, 10-19-08 :

Steelhead fishing on the Grande Ronde River with Eagle Cap Fishing Guides renowned Mac Huff, 10-19-08

Updated: Oct 22, 2008 8:42pm PDT

Sand dunes at the Potholes, 9-25-08 :

Sand dunes at the Potholes, 9-25-08

Updated: Oct 20, 2008 8:33pm PDT

Brown pelicans, seals at Oregon Beach, 10-17-08 : Brown Pelicans remain on the endangered species list, but the 1980s era recovery plan appeears to be working and delisting may be in the works.

Brown pelicans, seals at Oregon Beach, 10-17-08

Brown Pelicans remain on the endangered species list, but the 1980s er ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2008 8:04pm PDT

Grande Ronde Lake, 10-1-08 :

Grande Ronde Lake, 10-1-08

Updated: Oct 17, 2008 4:12pm PDT

Frosty flights at Mill Creek, Oct. 27, 07. :

Frosty flights at Mill Creek, Oct. 27, 07.

Updated: Aug 31, 2008 6:12pm PDT

Walking Ben Lake with the Camera, 8-29-8 : Herons, dragonflies and comorants highlight another walk around Bennington Lake with Nora the Schnauzer, 8-28-8. Nora dashed down a steep bank and tried twice unsuccessfully to climb back. She made it the thire time (see second-time sequence below).

Walking Ben Lake with the Camera, 8-29-8

Herons, dragonflies and comorants highlight another walk around Bennin ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2008 12:30am PDT

A new back pack for Nora, Meadow Creek, 8-24-8 : Nora and I met campers and long-time (18 years) forest-service volunteers Bev and Charlie Heebner (whom we have know for 16-years) at Meadow Creek Trailhead.

A new back pack for Nora, Meadow Creek, 8-24-8

Nora and I met campers and long-time (18 years) forest-service volunte ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2008 1:37pm PDT

Nora visits Mirror Lake, 8-1/3-08 :

Nora visits Mirror Lake, 8-1/3-08

Updated: Aug 17, 2008 1:39pm PDT

Shad fishing at McNary Dam, 7-13-08 : Shad fishing produced no action at McNary Dam, but a few good photos became possible at the site.

Shad fishing at McNary Dam, 7-13-08

Shad fishing produced no action at McNary Dam, but a few good photos b ...

Updated: Jul 25, 2008 7:14am PDT

Lick Creek, North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, Bear Hunt, June 28, 2008 : Nora the Schnauzer and I hiked six hours along two ridges in the NFU Wilderness to photograph bears, 6-28-08

Lick Creek, North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, Bear Hunt, June 28, 2008

Nora the Schnauzer and I hiked six hours along two ridges in the NFU W ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 3:48pm PDT

Columbia River Bonefish (Carp) with a flyrod, 7-6-08 : Fly fishing for carp, Columbia River bonefish, grows in popularity. Pro shops offer guide service for the fish, which may weigh up to 40 pounds.

Columbia River Bonefish (Carp) with a flyrod, 7-6-08

Fly fishing for carp, Columbia River bonefish, grows in popularity. Pr ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 3:33pm PDT

Snake River Bass Fishing, Heller Bar, Grand Ronde River, 6-10-8 : The temperature reached a sizzling 105 degrees along the Grande Ronde and Snake rivers on a recent bass-fishing trip.

Snake River Bass Fishing, Heller Bar, Grand Ronde River, 6-10-8

The temperature reached a sizzling 105 degrees along the Grande Ronde ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 11:48am PDT

Blue Hole : As the Imnaha River rushes from the Eagle Cap Wilderness it shoots between rock walls 30-60 feet wide, forming a deep blue hole, near Indian Crossing, 6-14-08

Blue Hole

As the Imnaha River rushes from the Eagle Cap Wilderness it shoots bet ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2008 7:15pm PDT

Memorial Day at Bennington Lake, May 26, 2008 : A quiet, memorial-day walk around Bennington Lake turns up several encounters with wild critters.

Memorial Day at Bennington Lake, May 26, 2008

A quiet, memorial-day walk around Bennington Lake turns up several enc ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2008 4:47pm PDT

Nora tip toes through the tulips at scenic Steamboat Rock, 5-20-08. :

Nora tip toes through the tulips at scenic Steamboat Rock, 5-20-08.

Updated: May 30, 2008 9:30pm PDT

Sheep Creek Falls, 5-15-08, Still changing :

Sheep Creek Falls, 5-15-08, Still changing

Updated: May 26, 2008 11:06pm PDT

North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, 5-10-08 : This trail along the North Fork Umatilla River and up the canyon wall covers nine-plus miles. Many colorful species of wildflowers grow along trail during the spring.

North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, 5-10-08

This trail along the North Fork Umatilla River and up the canyon wall ...

Updated: May 21, 2008 3:52pm PDT

Oregon State Aquarium, Newport. 04-18-08 : For closeup photographs of interesting, often rare, wildlife (fish, mammal and fowl), I enjoy the aquarium. Our grandson Danny came over from Eugene for lunch at Mo's, and he accompanied us.

Oregon State Aquarium, Newport. 04-18-08

For closeup photographs of interesting, often rare, wildlife (fish, ma ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 3:09pm PDT

Sea Lions and coastal stuff, April 26, 2008 : Officials at the site call the Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Ore. the largest of their kind in the world. They offer an excellent opportunity to observe the giants in their native habitat. 4-26-08.

Sea Lions and coastal stuff, April 26, 2008

Officials at the site call the Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Ore. the ...

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 8:59am PDT

Oregon Coast beachcombing, April 14-18, 2008 :

Oregon Coast beachcombing, April 14-18, 2008

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 7:36pm PDT

Nora's adventures on the Wahluke National Wildlife Refuge (Saddle Mountain and White Bluffs) 04-9-08 : On a Sunday drive Nora experienced a full day of excitement.

Nora's adventures on the Wahluke National Wildlife Refuge (Saddle Mountain and White Bluffs) 04-9-08

On a Sunday drive Nora experienced a full day of excitement.

Updated: Apr 12, 2008 12:12am PDT

Nora's first trip to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness, 03-31-08 : A pearl-gray sky, with frequent patches of blue, and a steady stocking-cap south-westerly breeze from the Columbia River added spice to a nearly six-hour hike over 150-dunes and deep arroyos for Nora and me. 3-30-08

Nora's first trip to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness, 03-31-08

A pearl-gray sky, with frequent patches of blue, and a steady stocking ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 4:01pm PDT

Tick hunting with Nora the Schnauzer, 3-31-08 : With spring, tick season opens in much of the Northwest, so a well-trained dog knows how to limit-out at Bennington Lake.

Tick hunting with Nora the Schnauzer, 3-31-08

With spring, tick season opens in much of the Northwest, so a well-tra ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2008 12:59pm PDT

Sandhill Cranes of Othello, Basin City, 3-18-08 : With the 11th annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival set for the last weekend in March, Nora the Schnauzer and I spent a day in the area looking for the big birds. 3-18-08

Sandhill Cranes of Othello, Basin City, 3-18-08

With the 11th annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival set for the last ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2008 7:25am PDT

Twin Sisters Hike, 3-12-08 : The Twin Sisters, a basalt rock formation, is about 30 miles west of Walla Walla on the Columbia River. The formation is the subject of Native American legends. It was probably formed by the massive Missoula Flood that broke through the Wallula Gap on they way to the Pacific.

Twin Sisters Hike, 3-12-08

The Twin Sisters, a basalt rock formation, is about 30 miles west of W ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2008 12:27am PDT

Lowland lakes March fishing at Tucannon River impoundments, 3-3-8. : Nora the Schnauzer, a people dog for sure, took her first-ever fishing trip to Rainbow, Spring and Beaver lakes along the Tucannon River after the March 1 opening of the Washington lowland lakes trout-fishing season. She did good.

Lowland lakes March fishing at Tucannon River impoundments, 3-3-8.

Nora the Schnauzer, a people dog for sure, took her first-ever fishing ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2008 7:28pm PDT

Steelhead fishing from Boggans Oasis to Troy, Ore., and watching deer and turkeys on the Grande Ronde River canyon walls, 2-25-08. :

Steelhead fishing from Boggans Oasis to Troy, Ore., and watching deer and turkeys on the Grande Ronde River canyon walls, 2-25-08.

Updated: Mar 03, 2008 5:06pm PDT

Keepers from walking the dog at area parks and during a business (basketball game) trip to Spokane, 2-24-08 : Birds and Nora pose at the Pioneer Park aviary, eagles along the parks along the Snake and Columbia rivers, and at River Front Park in Spokane.

Keepers from walking the dog at area parks and during a business (basketball game) trip to Spokane, 2-24-08

Birds and Nora pose at the Pioneer Park aviary, eagles along the parks ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 9:14pm PDT

Winter on Hurricane Creek, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Feb. 18, 2008 : On sunny days in January and February local folks often hike into the snow-blanketed Eagle Cap Wilderness on the Hurricane Creek Trail.

Winter on Hurricane Creek, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Feb. 18, 2008

On sunny days in January and February local folks often hike into the ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 12:59pm PDT

Record snowfall at Bluewood, Feb. 13, 2008 :

Record snowfall at Bluewood, Feb. 13, 2008

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 11:46pm PDT

First outing with Nora the Schnauzer, Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, 2-5-08 : At three months old, Nora's energy level appears boundless. Shoestrings, socks, ankles, anything she can hook a tooth into, she does. A day trip seemed in order to calm her down. If anything, however, she became more energized. Ah, well.

First outing with Nora the Schnauzer, Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, 2-5-08

At three months old, Nora's energy level appears boundless. Shoestring ...

Updated: Feb 07, 2008 3:30pm PDT

Snowshoeing at Woodland Sno-Park, Jan. 28, 2008. :

Snowshoeing at Woodland Sno-Park, Jan. 28, 2008.

Updated: Feb 03, 2008 2:08pm PDT

Bennington Lake with sunshine and snow : A stroll along Mill Creek's Kingfisher Trail and around Bennington Lake on Whitetail Trail takes a couple of hours even when stopping oftern for photos.

Bennington Lake with sunshine and snow

A stroll along Mill Creek's Kingfisher Trail and around Bennington Lak ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 11:59am PDT

Odd n' Ends from Dec. 2007, Jan. 1, 2008. : Photos taken at Mill Creek, the Wallula area and Charbonneau Park-Ice Harbor Dam on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day to end 2007 and beginj 2008.

Odd n' Ends from Dec. 2007, Jan. 1, 2008.

Photos taken at Mill Creek, the Wallula area and Charbonneau Park-Ice ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2008 9:52pm PDT

Oak Creek Elk Feeding Station, 1-13-08 : The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife feeds hundreds of Rocky Mountain Elk at the Oak Creek wildlife area feeding station about 20 miles west of Yakima during the severe winter months primarily to prevent the animals from damaging area orchards.

Oak Creek Elk Feeding Station, 1-13-08

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife feeds hundreds of Rocky ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2008 6:12pm PDT

Christmas, 2007 : Christmas (before, during and after) included visits by family and friends, along with the usual dinner in 2007.

Christmas, 2007

Christmas (before, during and after) included visits by family and fri ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2008 9:12pm PDT

A Farwell to Sadie the Dalmatian, and a Welcome to Nora the Schnauzer : Sadie the Dalmatian, 15, died Dec. 16, 2008, peacefully at home in the presence of family members including Don and Darlene Davis, their daughter Dawn Hermann (Sadie's long-time caregiver), family friend Steve Barer and veterinarian Dr. John Ladderud. She will be missed and never forgotten although a gift that couldn't be refused has brought Nora the Schnauzer, eight weeks old, to live with the Davis family.

A Farwell to Sadie the Dalmatian, and a Welcome to Nora the Schnauzer

Sadie the Dalmatian, 15, died Dec. 16, 2008, peacefully at home in the ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2008 6:14pm PDT

The Blue Mountain Wildlife rehab center, 12-14-07. : The rebhab center (near Pendleton Oregon) keeps about 50 birds, almost all raptors, that have been injured, abandoned or made ill from lead poisoning, and uses them for educational presentations to schools and other groups. The center rebhabs 250-300 injured birds a year, and 45 to 50 percent usually return to the wild.

The Blue Mountain Wildlife rehab center, 12-14-07.

The rebhab center (near Pendleton Oregon) keeps about 50 birds, almost ...

Updated: Dec 23, 2007 10:31am PDT

South Fork WW River in December, 12-16-07 : Winter along the South Fork Walla Walla River, with its naked trees, reveals a much more barren, stark terrain than the one we see during the year's other seasons.

South Fork WW River in December, 12-16-07

Winter along the South Fork Walla Walla River, with its naked trees, r ...

Updated: Dec 17, 2007 7:06pm PDT

Season's First Ski Trek, Dec. 4, 2007. : With temperatures in the 50s and a steady drizzle, the first ski outing of the season shouldn't have been so near perfect, but it was.

Season's First Ski Trek, Dec. 4, 2007.

With temperatures in the 50s and a steady drizzle, the first ski outin ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2007 12:11pm PDT

Wallowa Lake Wind Storm : Winds reported at 122 mph hit Wallowa Lake State Park, at the edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and near Joseph, Ore., on Nov. 19. It downed 30 trees, many power lines and left dangerous debris thorughout the park. I visited the park a week later to record the damage and to take photos along the way, Dec. 2, 2007.

Wallowa Lake Wind Storm

Winds reported at 122 mph hit Wallowa Lake State Park, at the edge of ...

Updated: Dec 02, 2007 6:00pm PDT

An Archer after Pheasants : Hunting pheasants on a fog-bound November morning can be challenging, but it's a good opportunity for a walk and to snap a few photos, Nov. 28, 2007..

An Archer after Pheasants

Hunting pheasants on a fog-bound November morning can be challenging, ...

Updated: Dec 02, 2007 4:24pm PDT

The Heron Obsession (with other birds and a squirrel), Oct. 29 through Nov. 9, 2007. : A walk along Mill Creek for an hour or two nearly each day invariably results in a number of bird or animal photos that seem worth saving and, perhaps, sharing..

The Heron Obsession (with other birds and a squirrel), Oct. 29 through Nov. 9, 2007.

A walk along Mill Creek for an hour or two nearly each day invariably ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 8:27pm PDT

White Bluffs of the Columbia River Basin, Nov. 6-07 : Wildfire during the summer left the Wahluke Unite of the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge barren of gound-covering plants. It, perhaps, looks like a darkened moonscape.

White Bluffs of the Columbia River Basin, Nov. 6-07

Wildfire during the summer left the Wahluke Unite of the Saddle Mounta ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2007 4:04pm PDT

Dug Bar and the Nez Perce Crossing of 1877, 10-29-07 : The 177-mile trip, total, to Dug Bar includes a 25-mile stretch that takes about four hours, each way, but it's worth the effort. I made it with my son Robert and his dogs Dotty and Diva, 10-29-07.

Dug Bar and the Nez Perce Crossing of 1877, 10-29-07

The 177-mile trip, total, to Dug Bar includes a 25-mile stretch that t ...

Updated: Oct 30, 2007 3:37pm PDT

Heller Bar and the Grande Ronde, 10-22-07 : On a day when steelhead proved scarce, photogenic scenes and critters proved abundant, 10-22-07.

Heller Bar and the Grande Ronde, 10-22-07

On a day when steelhead proved scarce, photogenic scenes and critters ...

Updated: Oct 23, 2007 8:09pm PDT

The spider with a fly : The spider on the iron front-yard railing clutched the fly, 10-23-07

The spider with a fly

The spider on the iron front-yard railing clutched the fly, 10-23-07

Updated: Oct 23, 2007 7:23pm PDT

A curious young mink and Mill Creek scenes, Mill Creek, 10-11-7 : This mink popped onto a weir as I stood beside the stream, and it never noticed me as I snapped photos.

A curious young mink and Mill Creek scenes, Mill Creek, 10-11-7

This mink popped onto a weir as I stood beside the stream, and it neve ...

Updated: Oct 23, 2007 7:15pm PDT

Fall Fishing in the Deschutes, 10-14-07 : With Mount Adams and Mount Rainier on one or another horison, and with salmon and steelhead running on the Deschutes River, tribal members dip at Sherars Falls, dozens of people fly fish from Macks Canyon past Locked gate, and herons, flickers, osprey, deer, praying mantis, aquatic moths and any number of scenes may be checked through a camera lens, 10-16-07.

Fall Fishing in the Deschutes, 10-14-07

With Mount Adams and Mount Rainier on one or another horison, and with ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2007 7:39pm PDT

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 10-9-07 : With a detour of a few miles, we often visit The Turnbull Natonal Wildlife Refuge when driving from Walla Walla to Spokane. It's always worth the visit, although seldom long enough. I intend to make a special trip there to spend a full day.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 10-9-07

With a detour of a few miles, we often visit The Turnbull Natonal Wild ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2007 10:43am PDT

Family feud, between a great white egret and a great blue heron, Oct. 5, 2007. : Egrets and herons belong to the same bird family, but the larger heron recently drove the egret away from a section of Mill Creek.

Family feud, between a great white egret and a great blue heron, Oct. 5, 2007.

Egrets and herons belong to the same bird family, but the larger heron ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2007 7:46am PDT

Snake River Steelhead, Oct. 1, 07. : I spent one morning checking out the steelhead fishing at the mouth of the Palouse River and at Little Goose Dam on the Snake, 10-1-07

Snake River Steelhead, Oct. 1, 07.

I spent one morning checking out the steelhead fishing at the mouth of ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2007 6:18am PDT

Sunset from Skyline Drive : From Skyline Drive, and Table Rock, you can see the sunset beyond the Columbia River and Mount Adams. 9-24-07

Sunset from Skyline Drive

From Skyline Drive, and Table Rock, you can see the sunset beyond the ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 11:38am PDT

An evening walk at Mill Creek, Bennington Lake 9-20-07 : Many photographic shubjects present themselves at dusk along Mill Creek and at Binnington Lake.

An evening walk at Mill Creek, Bennington Lake 9-20-07

Many photographic shubjects present themselves at dusk along Mill Cree ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 10:25pm PDT

More Mill Creek birds, Sept. 15, 2007 :

More Mill Creek birds, Sept. 15, 2007

Updated: Sep 19, 2007 7:54pm PDT

Hike along Hurricane Creek : Hurricane Creek, in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, couldn't have been more perfect on a recent two-day trip, Sept. 15, 2007.

Hike along Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek, in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, couldn't have been more ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2007 7:08pm PDT

Umatilla Wildlife Refuge : The Umatilla Wildlife Refuge borders the Columbia River near Irrigon, Aug. 28, 07.

Umatilla Wildlife Refuge

The Umatilla Wildlife Refuge borders the Columbia River near Irrigon, ...

Updated: Aug 28, 2007 2:59pm PDT

On The Road Again: Eastern Oregon, Yakima River : One weekend, we drove the Elkhorn Scenic Drive Byway and the next I fished theYakima River in the Canyon, Aug. 28, 07.

On The Road Again: Eastern Oregon, Yakima River

One weekend, we drove the Elkhorn Scenic Drive Byway and the next I fi ...

Updated: Aug 28, 2007 1:58pm PDT

Dried-up Thief Valley Reservoir and environs, Aug. 14, 2007 : We (Darlene, Sadie the Dalmatian and I) visited Thief Valley Reservoir because of complaints that ``Millions of fish had died '' as the reservoir dried up from irrigation and drought. It's an irrigation pond, however, and fish often perish when the water is drained. We continued on the Elkhorn Scenic Loop and back home and included those photos.

Dried-up Thief Valley Reservoir and environs, Aug. 14, 2007

We (Darlene, Sadie the Dalmatian and I) visited Thief Valley Reservoir ...

Updated: Aug 18, 2007 3:28pm PDT

Grande Ronde Lake : Grande Ronde Lake sits at 7,100-feet elevation in the Anthony Lake Recreation Area (and ski slope) in the Elhorn Range, August 8, 2007.

Grande Ronde Lake

Grande Ronde Lake sits at 7,100-feet elevation in the Anthony Lake Rec ...

Updated: Aug 08, 2007 12:09pm PDT

Picking fossils in Fossil, Ore., July 29, 2007. : The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument offers a view of plants and animals that existed in this area over millions of years. We spent nearly 15 hours in one day covering much of the area, July 29, 2007.

Picking fossils in Fossil, Ore., July 29, 2007.

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument offers a view of plants and ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2007 11:05am PDT

Praying Mantis, Great Blue Heron, July 26, 2007 : A praying mantis from the backyard, and a Great Blue Heron from Mill Creek, five minutes away, July 26, 2007.

Praying Mantis, Great Blue Heron, July 26, 2007

A praying mantis from the backyard, and a Great Blue Heron from Mill C ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2007 7:09pm PDT

Francis Lake, Eagle Cap Wilderness, July 16-18, 2007 : It's a nine-mile climb, seven up and two down, along seemingly endless switchbacks to stunning Francis Lake.

Francis Lake, Eagle Cap Wilderness, July 16-18, 2007

It's a nine-mile climb, seven up and two down, along seemingly endless ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2007 9:11pm PDT

West Eagle Meadows, Boulder Park, July 3-5, 2007 : Sadie and I avoided fireworks by camping at West Eagle on the south side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness for the Fourth of July (July3-5, 2007).

West Eagle Meadows, Boulder Park, July 3-5, 2007

Sadie and I avoided fireworks by camping at West Eagle on the south si ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 3:22pm PDT

Front-yard honey bees : A squadron of honey bees worked over the trumpeter vine beside the house the other day, and I couldn't resist taking a camera to them. (June 2, 2007)

Front-yard honey bees

A squadron of honey bees worked over the trumpeter vine beside the hou ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2007 6:34pm PDT

Sunny weather on the Oregon Coast in June, 2007. : It's apparently unusual to spend a week on the Oregon Coast without donning a rain slicker, but it can be done.

Sunny weather on the Oregon Coast in June, 2007.

It's apparently unusual to spend a week on the Oregon Coast without do ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2007 11:55pm PDT

Front Porch Hummingbirds, Wal-Mart Frogs : Hummingbirds allow photographs through the front-room window, and the non-Northwest-native bullfrogs have taken over a pond behind WalMart, as well as most of the other wetlands in the area. June 17, 2007.

Front Porch Hummingbirds, Wal-Mart Frogs

Hummingbirds allow photographs through the front-room window, and the ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2007 2:58pm PDT

Ponds on the Forest : Checking out three ponds, once gravel pits that filled with water and now often hold planted trout (off of Summit Road on the Umatilla National Forest), provides a full day's adventure even if you don't catch any fish. June 12, 2007.

Ponds on the Forest

Checking out three ponds, once gravel pits that filled with water and ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2007 7:19pm PDT

Mill Creek night herons, California quail and swallows, not to mention blooming flowers, June 10, 2007 :

Mill Creek night herons, California quail and swallows, not to mention blooming flowers, June 10, 2007

Updated: Jun 10, 2007 2:52pm PDT

Mount Howard via the Wallowa Lake Tramway, June 6, 2007 : The tramway to Mount Howard, at 8,200 feet, rises about 4,000 feet from Wallowa Lake in a 15-minute ride.

Mount Howard via the Wallowa Lake Tramway, June 6, 2007

The tramway to Mount Howard, at 8,200 feet, rises about 4,000 feet fr ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2007 2:04pm PDT

Spring Hike to Oregon Butte, with Rooks Park Aside : It's a steep climb to the Oregon Butte lookout at nearly 7,000 feet, but the scenery and solitude are worth the effort.

Spring Hike to Oregon Butte, with Rooks Park Aside

It's a steep climb to the Oregon Butte lookout at nearly 7,000 feet, b ...

Updated: May 31, 2007 1:21pm PDT

Looking for sea lions at Bonneville Dam, May 19, 2007. : A spring storm moved into the Columbia Gorge, and while the visit to Bonneville Dam produced few sea lion sightings, we did see turkey buzzards, ospreys, buffalo and plenty of wild flowers along the way, May 19, 2007.

Looking for sea lions at Bonneville Dam, May 19, 2007.

A spring storm moved into the Columbia Gorge, and while the visit to B ...

Updated: May 21, 2007 1:47pm PDT

Juniper Dunes, North Entrance, May 16, 2007 : Public access to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness via the north gate, across private land, accurs only in March, April and May of each year. I barely made it this year, May 16, 2007.

Juniper Dunes, North Entrance, May 16, 2007

Public access to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness via the north gate, acro ...

Updated: May 21, 2007 1:04pm PDT

Within sight of Walla Walla : Sometimes a stay-at-home weekend in and around Walla Walla pays off with interesting photos, and gasoline savings (April 8-9, 2007).

Within sight of Walla Walla

Sometimes a stay-at-home weekend in and around Walla Walla pays off wi ...

Updated: May 13, 2007 10:12am PDT

Along the South Fork Walla Walla River, April 23, 2007 :

Along the South Fork Walla Walla River, April 23, 2007

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 3:25pm PDT

April on Saddle Mountain (April 19, 2007) :

April on Saddle Mountain (April 19, 2007)

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 12:47pm PDT

Sherars Falls, White River Falls, Deschutes River, April 16, 2007 :

Sherars Falls, White River Falls, Deschutes River, April 16, 2007

Updated: Apr 20, 2007 11:54pm PDT

Springtime in the Columbia Basin, April 13, 2007 : Early spring in the valley bring red-faced pheasants, heavy-legged honey bees and colorful blooms. April, 2007.

Springtime in the Columbia Basin, April 13, 2007

Early spring in the valley bring red-faced pheasants, heavy-legged hon ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2007 10:23pm PDT

Spring skiing: Horseshoe Prairie, April 3, 2007 : A near perfect day on the boards, marred only by a skinned elbow on the final hill.

Spring skiing: Horseshoe Prairie, April 3, 2007

A near perfect day on the boards, marred only by a skinned elbow on th ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2007 6:53pm PDT

Rainwater Wildlife Area, April 1, 2007 :

Rainwater Wildlife Area, April 1, 2007

Updated: Apr 01, 2007 8:20pm PDT

Swans of Usk, March 27, 2007 : Thousands of tundra swans stop to rest at Usk during migrations.

Swans of Usk, March 27, 2007

Thousands of tundra swans stop to rest at Usk during migrations.

Updated: Mar 28, 2007 12:12pm PDT

Sunday drive: Tollgate, Wallowa River and Wallowa Lake, March 18, 2007 : On a day warm with silver sunshine, Darlene, Sadie and I drove over snow-packed Weston Mountain, down to the Wallowa River and followed it through Wallowa, Lostine, Enterprise and Joseph to Wallowa Lake. A full day.

Sunday drive: Tollgate, Wallowa River and Wallowa Lake, March 18, 2007

On a day warm with silver sunshine, Darlene, Sadie and I drove over sn ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 8:20pm PDT

Fishing at Rainbow Lake, March 12, 2007 : Swans highlight a day at Rainbow Lake, on the Tucannon River, March 12, 2007.

Fishing at Rainbow Lake, March 12, 2007

Swans highlight a day at Rainbow Lake, on the Tucannon River, March 12 ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2007 12:45am PDT

Fishing at Quail Lake, Columbia National Wildlife Refuge : A day at the fly-fishing only lake, near the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, doesn't always produce fish, but it often produces solitude and sightings of interesting wiuldlife.

Fishing at Quail Lake, Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

A day at the fly-fishing only lake, near the Columbia National Wildlif ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2007 5:43pm PDT

Practice shots: Pioneer Park , Mill Creek and backyard, Feb. 19, 2007 : These shots generally developed in our backyard or when walking Sadie along Mill Creek or in Pioneer Park, a few blocks from our home. They represent practice shots with the Nikon D200.

Practice shots: Pioneer Park , Mill Creek and backyard, Feb. 19, 2007

These shots generally developed in our backyard or when walking Sadie ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2007 8:49pm PDT

Palouse Falls on the Rocks, Jan. 28. 2007 : Sadie and I made a special trip to Palouse Falls the photograph the ice formations.

Palouse Falls on the Rocks, Jan. 28. 2007

Sadie and I made a special trip to Palouse Falls the photograph the ic ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 9:06pm PDT

Ski trekking to High Ridge Lookout, Feb. 12, 2007 : With the swirling fog (or clouds) to the east, I felt this 10.7-mile cross-country ski trip could easily become bogged down with stormy westher. It never did, however, and I arrived back at the truck in the sunshine.

Ski trekking to High Ridge Lookout, Feb. 12, 2007

With the swirling fog (or clouds) to the east, I felt this 10.7-mile c ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 8:59pm PDT

Balde Eagle Fest, Grand Coulee, Feb. 18, 2007 : Darlene, Sadie and I drove 190 miles to the Balde Eagle Festival at the Grand Coulee area. We saw five or six eagles in the sky, but two did perform something of a mating ritual in flight. That, the waterfalls and basalt-ridged scenery made the trip a pleasant one.

Balde Eagle Fest, Grand Coulee, Feb. 18, 2007

Darlene, Sadie and I drove 190 miles to the Balde Eagle Festival at th ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 8:37pm PDT

Hunting Keys at Juniper Dunes Wilderness,Feb. 5, 2007 : Sadie the Dalmatian and I spent several hours traipsing along the lost-key trail in the Juniper Dunes Wilderness. The keys, which I lost there about 10 years ago, provide a perfect excuse for us to return, again and again. Sadie, however, is nearing 15 years old and trips to the dunes may be limited in her future.

Hunting Keys at Juniper Dunes Wilderness,Feb. 5, 2007

Sadie the Dalmatian and I spent several hours traipsing along the lost ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 1:57pm PDT

Charbonneau Park, Snake River Eagles, Herons, etc. : More photos of birds along the Snake River at Charbonneau Park, near Ice Harbor Dam, Jan. 26, 2007.

Charbonneau Park, Snake River Eagles, Herons, etc.

More photos of birds along the Snake River at Charbonneau Park, near I ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 10:44am PDT

Elkhorn Wildlife Area Elk Feeding, Jan. 14, 2007 : The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife feeds about 200 elk daily at the Elkhorn Wildlife Area near North Powder Oregon, from mid-December to mid-March.

Elkhorn Wildlife Area Elk Feeding, Jan. 14, 2007

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife feeds about 200 elk daily a ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2007 4:50pm PDT

River Otter at Frozen Bennington Lake, Jan. 11, 07 : The river otter appeared to be staying at a beaver house, perhaps abandoned by beavers, on the lake.

River Otter at Frozen Bennington Lake, Jan. 11, 07

The river otter appeared to be staying at a beaver house, perhaps aban ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2007 1:47pm PDT

Snowshoeing at Balloon Tree Road, Dec. 2006 : Balloon Tree Road received its name during World War II when a balloon carrying a device designed to start a forest fire was released by the Japanese in the Pacific landed, and was discovered, in a tree.

Snowshoeing at Balloon Tree Road, Dec. 2006

Balloon Tree Road received its name during World War II when a balloon ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2007 8:07pm PDT

Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, Jan. 1, 2007 : Zumwalt Prairie is the largest and highest quality Palouse bunchgrass prairie still in existence in North America. The Nature Conservancy manages a 42-square-mile area within this Prairie, the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. The Preserve consists of expanses of deep-soiled bunchgrass, along with wooded canyons, Quaking Aspen groves, and spring-fed meadows and draws.

Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, Jan. 1, 2007

Zumwalt Prairie is the largest and highest quality Palouse bunchgrass ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2007 12:31am PDT

Macks Canyon (Oct. 22-23, 2006) : Deschutes River steelhead outing with Sadie the Dalmatian.

Macks Canyon (Oct. 22-23, 2006)

Deschutes River steelhead outing with Sadie the Dalmatian.

Updated: Dec 25, 2006 10:02pm PDT

Frosty Rooks Park, Chilly Juniper Dunes, Snowy Tollgate and Icy Walla Walla River, Dec.2006 :

Frosty Rooks Park, Chilly Juniper Dunes, Snowy Tollgate and Icy Walla Walla River, Dec.2006

Updated: Dec 25, 2006 6:16pm PDT

Bennington Lake Fall, Oct. 20, 2006 : Fall fowl and colors.

Bennington Lake Fall, Oct. 20, 2006

Fall fowl and colors.

Updated: Dec 15, 2006 8:18am PDT

Northwest blooms : Wildflowers add color and interest to the Northwest hills, valleys and trails.

Northwest blooms

Wildflowers add color and interest to the Northwest hills, valleys and ...

Updated: Dec 15, 2006 8:10am PDT

Views from Rowena Crest, Columbia River Gorge, Nov. 20. 2006 :

Views from Rowena Crest, Columbia River Gorge, Nov. 20. 2006

Updated: Nov 21, 2006 1:51pm PDT

Herons of Mill Creek (and Egrets), Oct. 11, 06 : Practically any stroll along Mill Creek provides encounters with herons.

Herons of Mill Creek (and Egrets), Oct. 11, 06

Practically any stroll along Mill Creek provides encounters with heron ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2006 8:17pm PDT

Ringold's stormy weather, steelhead Nov. 6, 06 : Even on a wet weekday, many anglers lined the banks of the Columbia River to fish for steelhead.

Ringold's stormy weather, steelhead Nov. 6, 06

Even on a wet weekday, many anglers lined the banks of the Columbia Ri ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2006 8:58pm PDT

Elkhorn Scenic Drive, with October snow (Oct. 11, 2006) : These photos resulted from a Sunday drive over portions of the Elkorn Scenic Biway during a period of sunshine, rain and snow.

Elkhorn Scenic Drive, with October snow (Oct. 11, 2006)

These photos resulted from a Sunday drive over portions of the Elkorn ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2006 10:52am PDT

Traveling the Tucannon : From the foggy mouth of the Tucannon River to Sheep Creek, and Sheep Creek Falls, on Oct. 11, 2006.

Traveling the Tucannon

From the foggy mouth of the Tucannon River to Sheep Creek, and Sheep C ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2006 5:27pm PDT

Rough Fork Trail, Oct. 1-2, 2006 : Fall colors highlight an overnight trip into the South Fork Walla Walla River Canyon in early October.

Rough Fork Trail, Oct. 1-2, 2006

Fall colors highlight an overnight trip into the South Fork Walla Wall ...

Updated: Oct 07, 2006 5:06pm PDT

Deschutes River Steelhead, Sept. 25, 2006 : Plenty of steelhead at the mouth of the Deschutes River in late September hinted at excellent fall fishing.

Deschutes River Steelhead, Sept. 25, 2006

Plenty of steelhead at the mouth of the Deschutes River in late Septem ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2006 6:49pm PDT

Rocky Ford Creek, Sept. 17, 2006 : Sometimes the fish bite in September on Rocky Ford Creek. Sometimes they don't.

Rocky Ford Creek, Sept. 17, 2006

Sometimes the fish bite in September on Rocky Ford Creek. Sometimes th ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2006 10:08am PDT

Steelheading at Heller Bar, Sept. 20, 06. : September may be too early to expect steelhead to be moving into the Grande Ronde River, but the area always provides photo opportunities, Sept. 20, 2006.

Steelheading at Heller Bar, Sept. 20, 06.

September may be too early to expect steelhead to be moving into the G ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2006 9:42pm PDT

Another visit to Mill Creek, Sept. 17, 06 : A new flight of waterfowl has moved to Mill Creek, Sept. 17. 2006.

Another visit to Mill Creek, Sept. 17, 06

A new flight of waterfowl has moved to Mill Creek, Sept. 17. 2006.

Updated: Sep 20, 2006 8:12pm PDT

Mill Creek Afternoons : Milll Creek flows from the Blue Mountains through Walla Walla, and many birds gather along the stream in the Rooks Park, Walla Walla Community College areas.

Mill Creek Afternoons

Milll Creek flows from the Blue Mountains through Walla Walla, and man ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 8:50am PDT

On the Klickitat, Aug. 19, 2006. : A steelhead fishing trip in late Aug. 2006, find Highway 142 from Lyle closed after 20 miles, the weather hot and the river clouded with glacial runoff. Otherwise, a nice trip.

On the Klickitat, Aug. 19, 2006.

A steelhead fishing trip in late Aug. 2006, find Highway 142 from Lyle ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2006 7:01pm PDT

Byways are happy ways : Darlene and I drove portions of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and the Elkhorn Scenic Byway on Aug. 7, 2006.

Byways are happy ways

Darlene and I drove portions of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and the ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2006 8:25am PDT

Bowman Trail, Brownie Basin, Chimney Lake in the Eagle Cap : Bowman Trail in August is dusty, as well as steep, usually with good weather and always with memorable scenery, Aug. 28, 2006.

Bowman Trail, Brownie Basin, Chimney Lake in the Eagle Cap

Bowman Trail in August is dusty, as well as steep, usually with good w ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2006 7:15pm PDT

Scenic Loop Bicycle Ride : A 20-mile-plus ride from around Scenic Loop Road in July (30th) passes robust wheat fields, views of the Blue Mountain foothills, Mill Creek at Rooks Oark and Pioneer Park.

Scenic Loop Bicycle Ride

A 20-mile-plus ride from around Scenic Loop Road in July (30th) passes ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2006 9:43pm PDT

Lenice Lake : Lenice Lake, near Vantage Washington in the Lower Crab Creek drainage, often provides excellent float-tube fishing. Sometimes not.

Lenice Lake

Lenice Lake, near Vantage Washington in the Lower Crab Creek drainage, ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2006 9:34pm PDT

East Fork Lostine River Trail, Eagle Cap, July 14-15, 2006 : After a winter of heavy snow, the always beautiful valley sparkled in mid-July with glistening water and waning snow drifts and fields.

East Fork Lostine River Trail, Eagle Cap, July 14-15, 2006

After a winter of heavy snow, the always beautiful valley sparkled in ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2006 9:16am PDT

Hells Canyon Scenic Biway and Table Rock, July 12-13, 2006 : A pair of trips on 90-plus degree days in Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington met a plethora of fine scenes.

Hells Canyon Scenic Biway and Table Rock, July 12-13, 2006

A pair of trips on 90-plus degree days in Eastern Oregon and Eastern W ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2006 9:13am PDT

Fourth of July at Shimmiehorn Pond, 2006 : A campout to prevent Sadie the Dalmatian from a fireworks induced nervous breakdown

Fourth of July at Shimmiehorn Pond, 2006

A campout to prevent Sadie the Dalmatian from a fireworks induced nerv ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2006 6:39pm PDT

June on the Oregon Coast : Taking photos of life by the sea adds pleasure to the trip, June 18-25.

June on the Oregon Coast

Taking photos of life by the sea adds pleasure to the trip, June 18-25 ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2006 9:18pm PDT

A Hike from Panjab Trailhead : Bears, elk, deer, squirrels and wildflowers highlight an overnight trip into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, June 11-12, 2006.

A Hike from Panjab Trailhead

Bears, elk, deer, squirrels and wildflowers highlight an overnight tri ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2006 7:53pm PDT

Lake Ewauna, Crater Lake and the Deschutes River : Some scenes recorded on a trip from Walla Walla to Southern Oregon and back, May 29-June 2, 2006.

Lake Ewauna, Crater Lake and the Deschutes River

Some scenes recorded on a trip from Walla Walla to Southern Oregon and ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2006 10:06pm PDT

Wings tucked and spread : Interesting photos of birds often come while on fishing, hiking and camping trips. Many of the photos in this gallery came within a few miles of my home: along Mill Creek, at Bennington Lake or at the Snake River.

Wings tucked and spread

Interesting photos of birds often come while on fishing, hiking and ca ...

Updated: May 24, 2006 7:06pm PDT

North Fork Umatilla Wilderness : Despite its small size, the North Fork Umatilla wilderness, the source of the Umatilla River that flows past Pendleton, Ore., may stir a viewer's appreciation (May, 22, 2006).

North Fork Umatilla Wilderness

Despite its small size, the North Fork Umatilla wilderness, the source ...

Updated: May 24, 2006 6:59pm PDT

From John Day Dam (with trophy rams) to Umtanum Falls : A windy day John Day Dam fishing, unsuccessfully, for Northern Pikeminnows gives way to a windless, sun-baked day hiking to Umtanum Falls, May 8-May 15, 2006.

From John Day Dam (with trophy rams) to Umtanum Falls

A windy day John Day Dam fishing, unsuccessfully, for Northern Pikemin ...

Updated: May 15, 2006 10:46am PDT

Fishing, exploring at Lenore Lake : Winds of up to 45 mph, according to warnings on the radio, complicated fishing on a recent day in the Sun Lakes area of Washington. Winds, however, hardly interfered with exploring in the area (May 1, 06).

Fishing, exploring at Lenore Lake

Winds of up to 45 mph, according to warnings on the radio, complicated ...

Updated: May 07, 2006 6:16pm PDT

Saddle Mountain Wildlife Refuge : From atop Saddle Mountain in the Wahluke National Wildlife Refuge you have a striking 360-degree view as well as the opportunity to see countless wildflowers, birds and animals _ at the right time of year. April, for example.

Saddle Mountain Wildlife Refuge

From atop Saddle Mountain in the Wahluke National Wildlife Refuge you ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2006 10:07pm PDT

To Eureka Bar in April, 2006 : Rain could not dampen this overnight trip to Eureka Bar.

To Eureka Bar in April, 2006

Rain could not dampen this overnight trip to Eureka Bar.

Updated: Apr 10, 2006 7:03am PDT

Juniper Dunes Wilderness, March 6, 2006 : A landowner denies access to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness from the south (and has for months). And Juniper Dunes Ranch owners allow access from the north during March, April and May.

Juniper Dunes Wilderness, March 6, 2006

A landowner denies access to the Juniper Dunes Wilderness from the sou ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2006 8:44pm PDT

Sandhill Crane Festival and CNWR : Visiting the annual Sandhill Crane Festival at Othello offers opportunities for interesting photos of the cranes as well other birds and animals in the nearby Columbia National Wildlife Reserve, March 26, 2006.

Sandhill Crane Festival and CNWR

Visiting the annual Sandhill Crane Festival at Othello offers opportun ...

Updated: Mar 27, 2006 10:34pm PDT

On the road to Dug Bar, Hells Canyon NRA : The road to Dug Bar, in the Hells Canyon NRA, passes through stark and impressive scenery with the opportunity to see various wildlife, cattle and the inevitible cowpies.

On the road to Dug Bar, Hells Canyon NRA

The road to Dug Bar, in the Hells Canyon NRA, passes through stark and ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2006 9:48pm PDT

Winter Picnic with Eagles, etc. : A sunny-day picnic on Super Bowl Sunday turned up good reasons to miss watching the game.

Winter Picnic with Eagles, etc.

A sunny-day picnic on Super Bowl Sunday turned up good reasons to miss ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 5:55pm PDT

keepers : Photos randomly selected that didn't deserve being trashed. Perhaps.

keepers

Photos randomly selected that didn't deserve being trashed. Perhaps.

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 5:26pm PDT

big and small : The photos were taken on trips in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

big and small

The photos were taken on trips in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montan ...

Updated: Mar 05, 2006 10:12am PDT

Crab Creek Wildlife Area : With the Crab Creek Wildlife Area, Washington state preserves 17,000 acres of prime habitat, and Crab Creek ranks as the longest creek in the United States. I visited the area on a rain-soaked Jan. 31, 2006. I'll go back in the wildflower-rich, bird-rich springtime.

Crab Creek Wildlife Area

With the Crab Creek Wildlife Area, Washington state preserves 17,000 a ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2006 7:42pm PDT

Mountains, river canyons, basalt scablands and beaches : Over the years, Sadie and I have camped, hiked, fished and generally enjoyed many scenes in the Northwest. Here are a few.

Mountains, river canyons, basalt scablands and beaches

Over the years, Sadie and I have camped, hiked, fished and generally e ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2006 7:00pm PDT

Backyard-Rooks Park , squirrels, mergansers : On a warm day in January, the 20th, squirrels and juncos cavorted in the backyard, and squirrels and merganzers played at Rooks Park.

Backyard-Rooks Park , squirrels, mergansers

On a warm day in January, the 20th, squirrels and juncos cavorted in t ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2006 10:32am PDT

Wallula Habitat Management Unit : Fog and sunshine contribute to vivid scenes at the McNary Wildlife Refuge on a December day (Dec. 26, 2005),

Wallula Habitat Management Unit

Fog and sunshine contribute to vivid scenes at the McNary Wildlife Ref ...

Updated: Dec 27, 2005 5:34pm PDT

On the trail again! : Scenery and solitude abounds when hiking in the backcountry, winter or summer.

On the trail again!

Scenery and solitude abounds when hiking in the backcountry, winter or ...

Updated: Dec 24, 2005 6:05pm PDT

Frosty Bennington Lake, Mill Creek : Frost lay over Bennington Lake and Mill Creek for days in early December, 2005, covering the flora with icy crystals.

Frosty Bennington Lake, Mill Creek

Frost lay over Bennington Lake and Mill Creek for days in early Decemb ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2005 7:14pm PDT

Snowshoe Trip, Andies Prairie : After a heavy snow, wind has created interesting sculptures reminiscent of Giacometti and Brancusi, Dec. 5, 2005.

Snowshoe Trip, Andies Prairie

After a heavy snow, wind has created interesting sculptures reminiscen ...

Updated: Dec 11, 2005 11:20pm PDT

November on the Klickitat River : Steelhead fishing on the Klickitat River can be a chilly experience in November.

November on the Klickitat River

Steelhead fishing on the Klickitat River can be a chilly experience in ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2005 9:38am PDT

Thanksgiving 2005, our first without Andrea. : Thanksgiving A good number of us meet for another of Darlene's fine turkey dinners on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving 2005, our first without Andrea.

Thanksgiving A good number of us meet for another of D ...

Updated: Nov 27, 2005 10:23am PDT

Wheatland Pheasant Hunting : More than pheasants popped up during a hunting trip through the wheat and yellow star thistle country bewteen Walla Walla and Crazy Mary's at Wallula Junction.

Wheatland Pheasant Hunting

More than pheasants popped up during a hunting trip through the wheat ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2005 11:26pm PDT

Above the Fog : An early season cross country ski trip to Morning Creek and Andies Prairie snow parks, beneath a cloudless sky, led to views across the fog that covered the valley, November, 2005.

Above the Fog

An early season cross country ski trip to Morning Creek and Andies Pra ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2005 10:53pm PDT

Walla Walla Fall : October's leaves and trees on Walla Walla streets, 2005.

Walla Walla Fall

October's leaves and trees on Walla Walla streets, 2005.

Updated: Oct 23, 2005 10:17pm PDT

Blue Mountain Wildlife : Blue Mountain Wildlife, a facility near Pendleton, Ore., cares for wounded and disabled native wildlife, especially raptors. It employs a number of the animals that can't be returned to normal lives in education programs. It does, however, manage to rehabilitate and release about 45 percent of the animals it receives.

Blue Mountain Wildlife

Blue Mountain Wildlife, a facility near Pendleton, Ore., cares for wou ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2005 7:26pm PDT

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge : The refuge is about four miles from Cheney, Wash., off of the Plaza-Cheney Highway. It's 16,000 acres of wetlands, prairies and basalt scablands that are being preserved for wildlife.

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is about four miles from Cheney, Wash., off of the Plaza-Ch ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2005 6:43pm PDT

Feeding the goats, May 16, 2005. : Andrea brought a pair of pygmy goats home for Cailin to feed.

Feeding the goats, May 16, 2005.

Andrea brought a pair of pygmy goats home for Cailin to feed.

Updated: Oct 13, 2005 9:03am PDT

Deschutes River Canyon, Again : Photos easily become a preoccupation when steelhead fishing on the Deschutes River in October. Or when fishing there, period.

Deschutes River Canyon, Again

Photos easily become a preoccupation when steelhead fishing on the Des ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2005 10:20pm PDT

Maxwell Lake, Eagle Cap : Maxwell Lake lies below stark peaks and steep slopes after a stiff four-mile hike up to 7,729 feet elevation from the Shady Camp on the Lostine River, Sept. 2005.

Maxwell Lake, Eagle Cap

Maxwell Lake lies below stark peaks and steep slopes after a stiff fou ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2005 3:55pm PDT

September blooms in Pioneer Park : Colorful flowers border the entrance road into Walla Walla's Pioneer Park.

September blooms in Pioneer Park

Colorful flowers border the entrance road into Walla Walla's Pioneer P ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2005 10:17pm PDT

From Dayton to Mount Misery, Pomeroy and back : Driving a loop from Dayton to the Tucannon River, Rose Springs, Mount Misery, Pomeroy and back passes interesting sites, including much of the Aug. 2005 School Fire where thousands of acres burned in the Umatilla National Forest on the Pomeroy Ranger District.

From Dayton to Mount Misery, Pomeroy and back

Driving a loop from Dayton to the Tucannon River, Rose Springs, Mount ...

Updated: Sep 06, 2005 8:44pm PDT

Mount Howard : A tram takes visitors to the top of Mount Howard, where they may lunch, enjoy incredible views into the Eagle Cap Wilderness and spectacular views across the Wallowa Valley, including Wallowa Lake. They may also walk an informative nature trail and watch marmots cavort.

Mount Howard

A tram takes visitors to the top of Mount Howard, where they may lunch ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 10:27pm PDT

Deschutes River : Fishing and camping along the Deschutes River never becomes a chore.

Deschutes River

Fishing and camping along the Deschutes River never becomes a chore.

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 9:37pm PDT

High Ridge Lookout : High Ridge Lookout sits on ``high ridge'' a mile or so off of Summit Road, near the Ninemile Trailhead and about five miles from Oregon Highway 204.

High Ridge Lookout

High Ridge Lookout sits on ``high ridge'' a mile or so off of Summit R ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 9:12pm PDT

Rocky Ford Creek : Rocky Ford Creek, four miles or so south of Soap Lake, Wa., functions as a Trout Lodge Fish Hatchery facility. It receives fish from the hatchery, often large brood fish, and the public may fish for them with fly-fishing gear, including barbless hooks. It a very popular catch-and-release fishery with speical rules, despite its resemblance to fishing for pet fish in a large bathtub.

Rocky Ford Creek

Rocky Ford Creek, four miles or so south of Soap Lake, Wa., functions ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 9:11pm PDT

Hanford Reach : Hanford Reach via Ringold is across the Columbia River from the old Hanford town and research site. It's a scenic walk.

Hanford Reach

Hanford Reach via Ringold is across the Columbia River from the old Ha ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 10:02am PDT

Good food, good times at home : Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthdays often bring the clan, or most of it, together.

Good food, good times at home

Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthdays often bring the clan, or most of ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2005 8:38am PDT

Polaris Pass, Eagle Cap : Polaris Pass loop hike leaves Wallowa Lake via Anaroid Lake Trail (East Fork Wallowa River), crosses the pass and returns via the West Fork Wallowa River Trail and Six Mile Meadow. It's normally a three-day hike, at least.

Polaris Pass, Eagle Cap

Polaris Pass loop hike leaves Wallowa Lake via Anaroid Lake Trail (Eas ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 11:10pm PDT

Imnaha, Snake rivers : Camping and fishing at the confluence of the Imnaha River and the Snake River.

Imnaha, Snake rivers

Camping and fishing at the confluence of the Imnaha River and the Snak ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 2:04pm PDT

Seven Devils : A loop hike around the Seven Devils, near Riggins, Idaho, took Sadie and me five days. We ran into rain, beautiful days and good fishing.

Seven Devils

A loop hike around the Seven Devils, near Riggins, Idaho, took Sadie a ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 1:43pm PDT

Leslie Gulch : Leslie Gulch, in Owyee Country, possesses striking rock formations and wildlife similar to the best of Monument Valley, Utah.

Leslie Gulch

Leslie Gulch, in Owyee Country, possesses striking rock formations and ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2005 4:16pm PDT

Kirkwood Ranch, Hells Canyon, Buck Mounain, Deschutes River : You can reach Kirkwood Bar and upriver points in Hells Canyon by hiking from Pittsburg Landing, about 20 miles over the mountain from White Bird, Idaho

Kirkwood Ranch, Hells Canyon, Buck Mounain, Deschutes River

You can reach Kirkwood Bar and upriver points in Hells Canyon by hikin ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2005 11:13am PDT

Good Ol' Snow : Cross-country skis and a rented ranger cabin mix well for Dawn, Steve, Sadie and me.

Good Ol' Snow

Cross-country skis and a rented ranger cabin mix well for Dawn, Steve, ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2005 8:54pm PDT

John Day Fossil Beds : The John Day Fossil beds spread over several sites separated by miles, and they reveal an insight into the ancient geological past of Central Oregon.

John Day Fossil Beds

The John Day Fossil beds spread over several sites separated by miles, ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2005 8:51pm PDT

Andrea : Some photos of Andrea, with most taken by her husband Wayne. Andrea died on July 18, 2005 after a three-plus year battle with ovarian cancer. We miss her.

Andrea

Some photos of Andrea, with most taken by her husband Wayne. Andrea di ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2005 10:16am PDT

Darlene's strawberry cake : Darlene's strawberry cake has become a choice delight for many people.

Darlene's strawberry cake

Darlene's strawberry cake has become a choice delight for many people.

Updated: Aug 21, 2005 9:56am PDT

Camping on the Selway : Lazing along the Selway River in 2003 became a memorable event with my wife Darlene, daughter Andrea, son-in-law Wayne, great-granddaughter Cailin, Sadie the Dalmatian and Kitty the mutt.

Camping on the Selway

Lazing along the Selway River in 2003 became a memorable event with my ...

Updated: Aug 20, 2005 7:57am PDT

Joseph, Wallowa Lake, Hat Point : A few days in Joseph, Ore., provided an opportunity to lounge around town, to hang out at Wallowa Lake, to pause at a nearby buffalo ranch and to bump along to an 6,800 feet elevation at the not quite so nearby Hat Point lookout tower. Unfortunately, smoke from wildfires prevented the usual marvelous view from 7,094 feet (from atop the tower) into Hells Canyon and to the Snake River at 1,250 feet.

Joseph, Wallowa Lake, Hat Point

A few days in Joseph, Ore., provided an opportunity to lounge around t ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2005 10:05pm PDT

Eagle Cap Wilderness : A jewel in Northeast Oregon, it's a small wilderness and suffering from use abuse in the more popular areas such as Lakes Basin. Yet, it's a joy to see. Aug., 2003.

Eagle Cap Wilderness

A jewel in Northeast Oregon, it's a small wilderness and suffering fro ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2005 8:31pm PDT

Geocaches at Wallula Junction : Geocaching provides an excuse to take the camera into an intesting countryside, such as the stark hillsides and prairies of the Wallua Junction area.

Geocaches at Wallula Junction

Geocaching provides an excuse to take the camera into an intesting cou ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2005 2:18pm PDT

Snow on Summit Road : A ski trip with Sadie the Dalmatian, Dec. 7, 2003.

Snow on Summit Road

A ski trip with Sadie the Dalmatian, Dec. 7, 2003.

Updated: Aug 15, 2005 1:20pm PDT

Washington Coast, Lake Ozette : A three-day, two-night hike along the Washington Coast (April, 2005, three miles between Cape Alava and Sand Point (plus the hike to the coast and back to Lake Ozette), provided solitude and striking views.

Washington Coast, Lake Ozette

A three-day, two-night hike along the Washington Coast (April, 2005, t ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 11:57pm PDT

Red's Horse Ranch, Minam Lodge : Red's Horse Ranch once drew Hollywood's elite, who flew into the Eagle Cap Wilderness site to party and play, but it eventually became run down and not profitable. The Forest Service purchased it and uses it for a retreat of sorts. Minam Lodge, a mile from Reds, remains privately owned and operated for the public, mostly during the fall hunting seasons.

Red's Horse Ranch, Minam Lodge

Red's Horse Ranch once drew Hollywood's elite, who flew into the Eagle ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 11:54pm PDT

Steens Mountain : Steens Mountain provides scenic wonders of a jaw-dropping, eye-popping nature.

Steens Mountain

Steens Mountain provides scenic wonders of a jaw-dropping, eye-popping ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 9:49pm PDT

Dry Falls Lake : Once a waterfall much larger than Niagra; now, a pleasant place to float and fish.

Dry Falls Lake

Once a waterfall much larger than Niagra; now, a pleasant place to fl ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 9:37pm PDT

Ginko Petrified Forest : Ginko Petrified Forest is at Vantage, and the iron sculptures of horses, Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies, charge across the bluff on the east side of the Columbia River. More horses and the giant basket from which they are spilled by grandfather are due to be added by sculptor David Govedare.

Ginko Petrified Forest

Ginko Petrified Forest is at Vantage, and the iron sculptures of horse ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 5:45pm PDT

Juniper Dunes Wilderness : Juniper Dunes Wilderness spreads across a small area about 15 miles north of Pasco, Wash. It's the northern limit for 300-year-old juniper trees.

Juniper Dunes Wilderness

Juniper Dunes Wilderness spreads across a small area about 15 miles no ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2005 4:22pm PDT