Roadside Oregon

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

Among pinnipeds (the class/clade for seals), only the walrus and two species of elephant seal are larger than the Stellar Sea Lion. Adult females weigh in at 530–770 lbs/240–350 kg, while the males range from 990–2,470 lbs/450–1,120 kg. They are also a great comeback… read more Stellar Sea Lions

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

Sparks Lake is one of my favorite parts of the state. If I lived nearby, I would be there “too much”, if that is a thing. The lake is one of several in Oregon that does not have a visible… read more Sparks Lake

Taken near Anthony Lake in far eastern Oregon, it is a nice roadside distraction. Just follow the directions to Anthony Lakes Ski Area from Baker City or Haines. You see a beautiful part of the state, and things that most… read more Mountain Meadow

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

This cute little bird, isn’t just roadside – it is on the top of the car. The Canada Jay is unique in that is hatches young during the winter. Like squirrels and chipmunks, they stash food for the winter. The… read more Canada Jay

This was taken along the Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail just outside of Hood River, Oregon. This “trail” is part of the conversion of some remnants of the Historic Columbia River Highway to a bicycle & pedestrian path. You can travel through the twin tunnels… read more Gold Star

The 620 foot / 189 meter falls are visible from Interstate Hwy-84. A parking area for the falls actually lies between the east and west bound lanes of the freeway. The falls are actually two falls, 542 ft/165m upper fall… read more Multnomah Falls

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 place used to be amazing. A forest fire burned down the pine tree forest, and then partying students ruined it. Erosion over thousands of years left these boulders balancing on volcanic tuff columns. The area was known, but to… read more Balancing Rocks