April 18, 2012
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Guayo’s On the Trail Make a turn onto the Apache Trail past Tailings Pond Number Three. head north, past the lagoon hidden in scraped mountains, illustration from another universe. You’re north of the Sleeping Beauty range, east of the Superstitions. … Continue reading
September 8, 2011
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I replaced what I thought was missing. Times two. Bought new wildflower book(s) to take the place of one that must have been left at Steamboat Inn in July. Except it was in the bathroom magazine rack, buried by old … Continue reading
August 30, 2011
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This old bit of tree rested on the dried mud of Dollar Lake last year. This year it is probably dust driven somewhere east by a lightening fire. Last year Rufus hummingbirds battled over the wild flowers. Now fires, natural … Continue reading
August 22, 2011
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Three weeks ago my hiking buddy and I headed to the west side of Mt. St. Helens. (Remember the “What is that scat post?” Same hike). The misadventure was that we stopped in Cougar, Washington to use the public facilities, … Continue reading
August 21, 2011
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A few other shots from the day, which was beautiful. There were many brown pelicans on the shore, in the air. A handful — how does one hold a half-dozen of these massive birds in ones’ hand? — would skim … Continue reading
August 20, 2011
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I took Sport to the beach today. Just for a few hours, just for a walk. It’s not too long a drive from Portland, its only a hundred miles, except for summer days in August when others have the same … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
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Last week I posted scat photos from a hike and a poll asking for input. I was convinced it wasn’t elk due to size of pellets within the 2″ patties. Well. I was wrong. My Facebook/Google+ friend (and one-time … Continue reading
August 13, 2011
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Not very impressive to the eye, these are the first fruits from this year’s tomatoes. The first to turn color the end of July, the first to finally yield to a pull. The first delicious bite. Stupice: 60-65 days. This … Continue reading
August 7, 2011
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I have many hike reports and adventures and misadventures to tell, but I think I will start with a little shit. Or a large amount, both in size and quantity. Spotted yesterday, August 6, 2011, on Sheep Canyon Trail 240 … Continue reading
June 29, 2011
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