Mt. Hood

Another of highlight of our Oregon adventure in August, was a trip to Mt. Hood and the Timberline Lodge. Mt Hood also happens to be on the Pacific Crest Trail which we wouldn't have known if we hadn't stumbled across the trail marker (left) while exploring behind the lodge. We met a true mountain trekker, however, "Fig Newton", who began his 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail trek in April, in Mexico, and was en route to Manning Park, B.C., the end of the line. An avid hiker since his Boy Scout days, he said he'd hiked the Appalachian Trail three times, so we have no doubt he'd make it. A true gentleman, he was a pleasure to meet and chat with.

"Fig Newton" on the Pacific Crest Trail

Indian Paintbrush on the slopes of Mt. Hood.

Sunday Brunch deserts from the historic Timberline Lodge.

More Columbia Gorge Falls

Horsestail Falls

Been away from the blog for awhile. Editorial work and a virus that laid me up for over a week. Nasty. Returning to Portland via U.S. 30, after a visit at Hood River for some lovely IPA's  and eats at the Full Sail Brewing Co.,  stopped at Horsetail Falls and Multnomah Falls. The clouds that had been dogging us all day finally dissipated and we were treated to really wonderful late afternoon light at both places. Sometimes you just get lucky. The trick is to always be willing to work with the conditions you are in at any given time-especially if you don't have the luxury of hanging out at any specific location until things are "just right".

Horsetail Falls

Multnomah Falls

Trail Bridge, Multnomah FAlls

Lower Multnomah Falls, Pool