Category: Southern Oregon

Driving across the mountains in Oregon, pretty much any of forested ones, you will see miles of scenes like this. Maybe some are a little denser, or more sparse, more green or less green… but pretty much like this. Download… read more Typical Mountain Roadside

Located near milepost 346 on Hwy-101 on the southern Oregon coast, this view is a few steps from the parking area. There is a trail to take you farther down, passing wildflowers and more. Just a couple minutes north of… read more Natural Bridges Viewpoint

Toketee Falls is located east of Roseburg, Oregon. The 120 foot/37 meter two stage plunge through a cut in the columnar basalt wall is one of my favorites. Toketee Falls is located on the North Umpqua River where is meets Clearwater… read more Away From The Road – Day 1 of 5: Toketee Falls

Yes, there are zebra in Oregon. Not in the wild, but they are here… I felt that this photograph was too nice to exclude from the website here. Taken at the 600 acre/243 hectare non-profit “Wildlife Safari” drive through game… read more A Damara Zebra?

This cool looking fellow was seen east of Roseburg, Oregon near Hwy-138. The exact species is unknown, but it looks like it is the larvae of a moth. Whatever it is, it is interesting. Download HD Wallpaper

Sometimes called a turkey buzzard, this large bird has a very wide range. They can be found from southern Canada to the tip of South America. Weighing in at 1.8 to 5.3 lb/0.8 to 2.41 kg, and with a wingspan… read more Turkey Vulture

It is always a good day when you see an elk, and a great day when you see this many! Taken at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area on Hwy-38 a couple minutes east of Reedsport on the southern Oregon… read more How Many Elk?

Located on the Southern Oregon Coast, 13 miles (21 km) south of Coos Bay, features five acres of gardens. A rose test garden, a Japanese lilly pond, formal English gardens and so much more. The rocks at the shoreline project into the… read more Shore Acres State Park

These two were spotted in the Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Threatened years ago, the white-faced ibis has made a remarkable turnaround. Like many birds, their egg shells were so soft after exposure to the pesticide DDT the parents would crush… read more White-faced Ibis

This 30 foot/9 meter cascade over moss covered rocks is at the end of a VERY easy walk from Clearwater Falls Campground just off of Hwy–138 east of Roseburg, Oregon. I love the moss covered cascading waterfalls and mountain creeks. One of… read more Clearwater Falls

Watson Creek is the creek from the 272 ft/83 m Watson Falls. Watson Creek is located on Hwy-138 east of Roseburg. This view is just off of the parking area for the falls. Continue on the trail to visit the falls…. read more Watson Creek

Viewed from Hwy-140 between Klamath Falls and Lakeview in (very) southern Oregon. Not typically seen, especially from a road/vehicle, this was a surprise.