October lake sunrises
Typical pattern: get up before sunrise; find a good spot to walk around to capture sunrise; and if there’s a lake near-by, … perfection The colors are what the lake and sun provided … I just changed some of the … Read More
Typical pattern: get up before sunrise; find a good spot to walk around to capture sunrise; and if there’s a lake near-by, … perfection The colors are what the lake and sun provided … I just changed some of the … Read More
Walking around the lakes sometimes requires walking around or through farms and other types of properties. Sometimes a boat ride at sunset is perfect. Our earth in autumn can also be the world’s greatest impressionist painter … if you look … Read More
A setting super moon in October unseasonable clear and sunny around a midwestern pristine lake … getting out before sunrise is worth every effort made. Cold weather and a warm lake Sunrise over the lake Sunrise on the farm and … Read More
I had a permit and plan to hike Mt Jefferson Wilderness yesterday, but the are was closed due to the Bingham Fire and a refund returned for permit. Tuesday’s Ridgeline hike showed all the smoke in Cascade foothills, and a … Read More
A couple of days to hike later in October than normal with hot and sunny weather … the decision on where to hike and in what order had to comprehend all the wildfires still burning in both the Willamette and … Read More
While taking care of my short-legged granddaughter for a few weeks, trips to the mountains have to wait. Sometimes a squirrel-hunting very small dog is my top priority and everything spins around her (just what grandpas are supposed to do … Read More
Looking back over gear failures and gear ‘save my arse’ memories … time to update gear kits. The same exercise completed 2 years ago, and again last year. The 3 kit gear set is based on conditions and trail type remains … Read More
Initially in 2024, I was going to continue using my old REI Flash 1 person backpacking tent. However, in planning 2024 adventures I had initially leaned into more backpacking and decided a new tent was needed for those plans (wild … Read More
This will not be a biased review. I love my Fast Kumo Fastpack and wear it exclusively on day hikes unless weather conditions are poor (wet / snowy). I would buy again, and recommend the pack highly. All images and … Read More