Tag: cascades

Taken from the area near the lodge in May, before the snowmelt, this is one of my favorites. The lake is beautiful anytime of the year, but winter and spring are magical. This image is actually a composite of seven… read more Crater Lake National Park

Mt McLoughlin is a 9,493 ft/2,893 m high dormant volcano in Southern Oregon. It is a major landmark in the area. For a mountain this high, it has a rare hiking trail to the summit. This photo was taken from… read more Mt McLoughlin

As I was driving from the Bend area to the valley one evening, I saw something developing to the west. It was several years ago, so I opened a map up, looked at the area, and headed to Tumalo Reservoir… read more Tumalo Reservoir and Three Sisters

A view of the Three Sisters mountains from the town of Sisters in Central Oregon. From Sisters, just head out Hwy-242 and look to the left. You cannot miss the view of three of the tallest mountains in Oregon. Download… read more Three Sisters From Sisters

These are a real treat! Tuya subglacial volcanoes are basically volcanoes that erupt under an ice sheet. The erupting volcano, with the cooling effects of the ice, weight of the ice sheet above, and the effects of the lake the… read more Two Tuya Subglacial Volanoes

Located off of Hwy-35 headed just out of Hood River, this park offers great views of Mt. Hood, and areas around Odell and Parkdale to the south.or This is a great stop to get out and stretch your legs for… read more Panorama Point County Park

A great, and classic, view from the Chanticleer Point Lookout at the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint looking towards the Vista House and the Columbia River Gorge. Download HD Wallpaper Location via Google Maps

A classic view of Mt. Hood. Head east of The Portland area on Hwy-26. Turn left on E. Lolo Pass Road near milepost 42. About ten minutes later, this view will be on the right side of your vehicle. The… read more Mt. Hood from Lolo Pass Road

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

This 286 foot/87m picturesque cascade/horsetail combination waterfall is located just off of Hwy-58 several minutes (5mi/8km) west of Willamette Pass. There is a parking area and viewing area at the top of the falls. A well graded trail will take… read more Salt Creek Falls

The Three Sisters mountains from a remote road north of the McKenzie Highway, Hwy-242. The three sisters are very close and very different volcanoes. The North Sister is an extinct shield volcano, the Middle Sister an extinct stratovolcano, and the… read more Three Sisters

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