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  • Scenic Loop

    Scenic Loop

    Headed home from Walla Walla, Suzi and I made a few stops in the Gorge. The first was Mayer State Park where I’ve taken a few pictures. A group was preparing to paddle to Hood River, a distance of probably eight miles. They were in long, slender kayaks that an online search says are called…

  • Old images

    Old images

    I find it relaxing to edit old pictures. Here are a couple.

  • Drive to Dixie

    Drive to Dixie

    Another drive up the Gorge. The colors and weather were different from last time, just a few weeks ago.

  • Rowena Crest and Memaloose Overlook

    Rowena Crest and Memaloose Overlook

    Driving to Walla Walla, Suzi and I traveled the historic Columbia River Highway between Mosier and Rowena. I had an ulterior motive: I wanted to stop at Rowena Crest to see another famous longboarding spot with a pretty view. I didn’t expect to see longboarders as this was the weekend for the Fall Freeride at…

  • Home through Rowena

    Home through Rowena

    Back through the gorge again, this time headed home. I stopped at Mayer State Park on the way.

  • Rowena Morning

    Rowena Morning

    An early morning drive up the Gorge for a meeting was a great opportunity to stop at Mayer State Park for a quick picture.

  • My favorite photos of 2015

    My favorite photos of 2015

    Here, in no particular order, are my ten favorite photos I made in 2015. Interestingly, there is no overlap between my favorite photos and my pictures on Instagram that got the most love.

  • Gorge Views

    Gorge Views

    Traveling up the Gorge to Walla Walla, I took a few detours along the way to snap some shots. Multnomah Falls is always a great stop and today was no exception. The falls were full, taking my breath away just beyond the bridge. I haven’t stopped at Mayer State Park at Rowena for a while.…

  • Rowena Fog

    Rowena Fog

    Another family trip up the Gorge, a quick stop at Mayer State Park. I imagine this spot is beautiful in the early morning.