The last few years we have been visiting Bend, Oregon more and more, often in the winter months. Bend, Oregon has exploded as an outdoor recreation mecca in the last few years, especially because drier temperatures mean less seasonal blues. But don’t be fooled, its proximity to places like Mount Bachelor mean there is plenty…
Ah, the proverbial 2023 highlight post… As I mentioned yesterday, there was a lot of “recapping” for this year. One of my intentions at the beginning of the year was to get the most out of my America The Beautiful Pass, Oregon State Parks Pass and Discover Pass. Apart from all the bike riding, I…
This last spring break, I took a road trip down through Oregon along I-5, into California to visit Lava Beds National Park and then back up towards Bend and home for a long loop. Before I got to Bend, I took a detour into Eastern Oregon to check out Christmas Valley and a hike I…
Here are the last few journal entries for the Oregon PCT in 2014, finally! It is always interesting to go back and look at some of my observations and goals. Which ones I kept, which ones I am still working on and which are no longer a priority. Growth is a good thing… September 2…
August 13th Destination: HWY 58 Trailhead Today’s Miles: 26 Start Location: Brahma Lake Trip Miles: 296.5 As I awoke this morning at my usual 4am, something in me coaxed me into getting motion instead of simply laying there until 4:30 and I began to get ready for the day. I could hear Elizabeth rustling as…
August 12th Destination: Brahma Lake Today’s Miles: 13 Start Location: Dumbbell Lake Trip Miles: 270.5 We woke up early today and left camp by 5:30 am with headlamps on, hoping to take advantage of the morning cool and the fact that it wasn’t raining. A large moon (the super moon?) glowed in the black grey…