July 31, 2007: Bird Creek Meadows, Yakama Nation, near Mount Adams in Washington state. Chris wanted to see the meadows and I hoped to get a better picture of a Western Tanager. The parking lot was nearly empty today. We left the car about noon, took along two bottles of …
Bridal Veil Falls, Multnomah County, OR: An Oregon State Park contains this beautiful falls. Literature claims a combined drop of 120 feet. The picture was taken from a viewing platform. Take the scenic Columbia River Gorge Highway east, passing the Vista House on Crown Point. The trail to the falls …
Saddle Mountain, Clapsop County, OR: The view from the top is inspiring on a clear day. It wasn’t raining so Chris and I decided to try Saddle Mountain State Park, access off highway 26 about 13 miles from the coast. The trees in the park have been damaged by high …