This is another catch-all posting of assorted photos and stories from the past 6 months or so. Portland's Forest Park is a living green gem, ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 1 of 2)
The dramatic heights of Wyoming's Wind River Mountains aren't a secret among backpackers. During long conversations on a trail with one's fellow ...
Backpacking the Southern Wind River Range (Part 2 of 2)
Click here to go back to Part 1 We had a pleasant evening and night at Washakie Lake. The surrounding area was a parkland - meadows interrupted by ...
A Loop Through the Badger Creek Wilderness
I was looking for a moderately-difficult overnight backpacking trip to help prepare for a longer trip later this month - a workout, a gear shakeout, ...
A Visit to Eastern Oregon
I try to visit eastern Oregon at least once a year. I especially love the spring, when the high-desert plants are green from winter rains and snow, ...
A Morning Walk Along the Wilson River
The Wilson River flows from the Oregon Coast Range, westward to Tillamook Bay. The Wilson River Trail follows the river for over 20 miles, sometimes ...
Florida’s Gulf Coast
The gulf coast of Florida is a rare bit of sub-tropical habitat attached to the mainland US. Some of my family members recently relocated to the area, ...
Philippines Birding
I had an opportunity to travel to the Philippines for work, and decided since I was going all that way, I'd add a little extra time to explore new ...
Texas Gulf Coast Birding – Part 2 of 2
This is a continuation of Part 1... After a few days in the Corpus Christi area, I headed south to the Rio Grande Valley. One might even argue ...
Texas Gulf Coast Birding – Part 1 of 2
I just returned from a 10-day visit to the Texas Gulf Coast, with a focus on finding and photographing birds. Typically, when I take trips like this, ...