Upper Table Rock

April 25, 2008: Upper Table Rock, near Medford, OR, is a nature preserve maintained in a cooperative effort between the BLM and the Nature Conservancy. Before the summer sun withdraws life sustaining moisture from the soil and vegetation a triumphant succession of wildflowers will bloom here. On any given day …

Catherine Creek

February 11, 2008: The day promised clear skies, temperature above 50 degrees and no wind so we elected to take the first field trip of the new year and drive to Catherine Creek located off Highway 14 near Lyle, WA. The promise delivered. On the trails below the highway we …