Roadside Oregon

Northeast of Christmas Valley, the natural sand dunes cover 11,000 acres/45 km2. They consist of mostly pumice and ash from the explosive eruption of Mt. Mazama that formed Crater Lake. The easy way to get there: Take Hwy-97 south from… read more Christmas Valley Sand Dunes

Located at Silver Falls State Park, this 65 ft/20 m curtain style waterfall is at the end of a very easy mostly flat walk. When the trail ends, this is the view. This is the eastern most waterfall in the “Trail of… read more Upper North Falls

A road in northeastern Linn county, on a foggy morning. Download HD Wallpaper

The Calypso Orchid (calypso bulbosa) is a welcome sight. They are common and yet elusive at the same time. They may be found in a forest park, ditch, along a stream or river, or even in the shade of a… read more Calypso Orchid

Along the road into Black Butte Ranch, near Sisters, there is a grove of aspen trees. Since the area is also home to ponderosa pine tree, an interesting mix can occur. Download HD Wallpaper Location via Google Maps

The nursery industry is one of the largest industries in Oregon. Plants and seeds from Oregon are sent around the world. This image is from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm near Woodburn. When they are blooming from March to May,… read more Tulips

Taken at sunrise, near the Sparks Lake Campground, on a cold clear morning at 34f/1c degree morning in August. I find it hard to believe that some people were still sleeping in their tents and not seeing this. A fantastic morning…. read more Sparks Lake Sunrise

A delicious berry found along many streams and moist forest areas. When out taking photographs, hiking, or picnicking with the family, they are a welcome site. They are great made into jam or jelly, and are found in yellow (pictured)… read more Salmon Berry

An uncommon view of Oregon, even to most Oregonians, that is actually pretty common. A large portion of the central and eastern parts of the state look something like this. Some are grasslands, some are sandy, some are covered in… read more Eastern Oregon Desolation

The Douglas fir tree is extremely common in western Oregon. The tree can survive for several hundreds or perhaps a thousand years, with mature trees ranging from 100 ft/30 m to 320ft/98 m tall and up to 8 ft/2.4 m in diameter…. read more Douglas Fir

Anthony Lake is in the Elkhorn Mountains in eastern Oregon. The lake is at 7,140 ft/2,176 m elevation, with Gunsite Mountain has an elevation of 8,342 ft/2543 m on the highest of its two peaks. This is the view near… read more Anthony Lake

Perhaps this is not nature, but the surrounding area is. Built in 1893, this 56ft/17 m tower sits 205 ft/65 m above sea level. Its light, which is now an automated beacon, is the most powerful on the Oregon Coast… read more Heceta Head Lighthouse