13th Sep 2011
Sunrise at the Rose Gardens

Sunrise at the Rose Gardens

Sunrise at the Rose Gardens Sometimes, commuting to work is actually a joy. Yesterday’s sunrise was more spectacular then usual due to the number of forest fires in Eastern Oregon,...

11th Sep 2011

Pioneer Square Flowers

Pioneer Square Flowers Every year there is a huge flower display of some sort in Pioneer Square in Portland Oregon. Some artists take potted plants and arrange them into patterns...

11th Sep 2011

“Umbrella Man” Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and...

11th Sep 2011

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and...

11th Sep 2011

A Smoky Mt. Hood, from Larch Mountain

A Smoky Mt. Hood, from Larch Mountain Taken from the top of Larch Mountain on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. The air is a bit smokey due...

05th Sep 2011

Oregon History Sign: Jedediah Smith

Oregon History Sign: Jedediah Smith Located just outside of Reedsport, Oregon “Jedediah Smith, making the first recorded overland trip from California, followed the Oregon Coast northward and on July 13,...

05th Sep 2011

Fort Stevens, Memorial Day

Fort Stevens, Memorial Day Fort Stevens, the name itself invokes history. Although little important happened here, other then a few random bombs during WWII, the park still attracts many visitors....

04th Sep 2011

Small Multnomah Falls

Small Multnomah Falls Located on the trail up to Multnomah Falls. These are just before you get to the bridge over the upper pond.

04th Sep 2011

Ghost Town of Palmer, Oregon

Ghost Town of Palmer, Oregon There isn’t much history behind Palmer Oregon. It’s about three miles up the hill from Bridal Veil. It was built at about the same time...

04th Sep 2011

Brownsmead Oregon (Ghost Town)

Brownsmead Oregon (Ghost Town) Brownsmead was never a large important city like many other Oregon ghost towns such as Sumpter, Greenhorn or Shaniko. The area was first settled by Finnish...