John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Foree Area

Day two of the John Day Fossil Beds at the Foree Area trailhead for a hike.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit

 A morning tour of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Dunes Unit in Central Oregon.

The High Desert Museum

A few pictures from The High Desert Museum along Highway 97 a few miles south of Bend, Oregon.

This is a pretty nice museum that features many indoor exhibits pertaining to wildlife, history, and attractions of Oregon's High Desert. There are a few outdoor wildlife enclosures for eagles, owls, raptors, and river otters.

We highly recommend!

More Info: The High Desert Museum

Crater Lake Scenic Rim Drive

We were passing up through Central Oregon with no time restraints, so took a detour to drive the Crater Lake Scenic Rim Drive.  It was mid-day with bright sun and no cloud cover so things were washed out, so I only took a few pictures.

Next time we go back I would like to hike the trail along the Northwest Rim. Maybe on a peak climbing trip rest day in the coming years.

MARGARITAVILLE by Jimmy Buffet

Great video from an all time favorite...

    

New Tying Bench

New fly tying bench set-up.

More to come...

Black Marabou UV Leech

Black Marabou UV Leech (wet) - Size 6

Klamath River Steelhead Fly

A long time ago, while fly fishing the Klamath River in Northern California, an old timer fisherman gave me a raggedy tied steelhead fly he called the "Chappie". I didn't know anything about it at the time, and don't even remember if I fished it, but I think I still have it kicking around with a bunch of old steelhead flies.  

This afternoon I was tying up a small selection of flies for (hopefully) a trip up there in the coming weeks. I thought about the old fisherman and the Chappie so quickly wrapped one up with a slight variation.

My version of "Outdoor" Franklin's Chappie, size 6.

 

 

 

2023 Annular Solar Eclipse

October 14, 2023 — Great American Eclipse (Annular Solar Eclipse)

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2023-october-14 

 

Not So Homeless Homeless

I had a great time recently living out of my truck for about a week in the Eastern Sierra (California). Climbing, hiking, fishing. The best part was no time restraints or set schedule. I just did what I wanted when I wanted...enjoying early morning hikes/climbs, rain showers, camping in the wild, and meals cooked out of the back of the truck.

Next trip, Central Oregon. Exploring, hiking, and the Fall Foliage.

 

Camp 1 - Mono Craters near Lee Vining, CA

Camp 4 - Waiting out a morning rain shower near Big Pine, CA..

Camp 5  - Volcanic Tablelands near Bishop, CA.