In my first article for Backpacker Magazine I detail the epic overnight trip to Ice Lake in eastern Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness. Read about it in the October issue of Backpacker or check it out online here.
Backpacker Magazine: Ice Lake
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Tags: Backpacker Magazine, Backpacking, Eagle Cap Wilderness, hiking, Ice Lake, oregon, photography, Wallowas, Writing
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Portland Mercury: The Falls of History and God
26 06 2014In my first article for the Portland Mercury I encourage people to visit some of the area’s waterfalls for more than just their inherent beauty. From the article:
“Some waterfalls are more than just pretty places to visit. While the opportunity to prance around in a forested scene straight out of a Kinkade-ian masterpiece is typically inspiration enough to seek one out, sometimes you want more from your experience. Luckily, there are a number of waterfall hikes in the Portland area that dangle alluring carrots of added interest, like “fascinating regional history” or “a chance to commune with a faith-based deity.” So for those of you who need a little extra motivation to get your butt outside and next to a beautiful waterfall, here you go.”
Click here to read the entire article.
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Tags: Abiqua Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Coopey Falls, hiking, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, nature, oregon, outdoors, photography, Portland, Portland Mercury, travel, Warren Falls, waterfalls, Writing
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Northwest Travel Magazine: Driving the Cascade Loop
19 05 2014In my first cover feature, I recount one of my favorite trips on memory – the drive along Washington’s Cascade Loop Scenic Highway. From the article:
“A journey along the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway provides a chance to experience all the things that typify the Northwest, all that we hold dear. It’s our past, present and future. It’s our culture, and a tangible display of beauty and bounty.”
To read the whole thing, pick up the latest issue of Northwest Travel Magazine. To read online, click here.
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Tags: Cascade Loop Scenic Highway, photography, Scenic Drive, travel, Washington, Writing
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Northwest Travel Magazine: Winter Adventure in Western Montana
2 01 2014My latest feature for Northwest Travel Magazine is available on newsstands, or by clicking right here. This one was particularly fun to “research” :-). From the article:
“Our plan was to take snowmobiles miles up into the backcountry, spend the night in a yurt, go skiing and snowshoeing the next day, and then snowmobile back down. This all sounded great to me, and having never driven a snowmobile or slept in a yurt, I was pumped by the prospect; pumped until our guides handed us our avalanche packs.
These packs contained a number of items including a shovel and a locator beacon. I understood that there was no imminent avalanche danger and the guides knew exactly where to go and, more importantly, where not to go. But there’s always that moment of trepidation when you encounter something that reminds you of your vulnerability in the face of Mother Nature’s power. I remember reacting the same way when I moved to the Northwest and saw those “Tsunami Hazard Zone” signs with the stick figure running for his life.”
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Tags: Montana, Northwest Travel Magazine, photography, travel, Western Montana's Glacier Country, Writing
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“Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon” Now Available for Preorder
11 12 2013While it still might only be in the editing phase, the project that has consumed much of my time over the last two years is now available for purchase….preorder anyway 🙂 The “Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon” guidebook from Falcon Guides won’t be available in stores until June, but my local bookseller is selling it at a screamingly good preorder discount price of $16.46! Click here to check it out.
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Tags: Columbia River Gorge, hiking, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, nature, oregon, outdoors, photography, waterfalls, Writing
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Picture of the Week: The St Johns Bridge
14 10 2013I know, I know. “This guy and this bridge. Always with this bridge.” Yeah well it’s true. I love this bridge. And I love fall. So here you go again. Click on pic for larger view.
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Tags: oregon, photography, Portland, St Johns Bridge
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Picture of the Week: Butte Creek Falls
24 09 2013With work on the forthcoming “Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon” guidebook wrapping up, I offer a photo from one of my favorite little hikes of the year – Butte Creek Falls. The hike to Butte Creek and Upper Butte Creek Falls would be fine destinations all by their lonesome. They are both beautiful and unique. But pair the two in the same hike with a truly memorable forest trail and you have as fine an outing as 1 mile can produce. Click on pic for larger view.
From the town of Scotts Mills, follow Crooked Finger Road for 11.4 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 400. Drive 1.8 more miles to the Butte Creek Falls trailhead on the left. GPS: N44 55.266 / W122 30.682.
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Picture of the Week: Ice Lake
29 08 2013Last week I took a quick overnight backpacking trip to track some waterfalls for the forthcoming Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon guidebook. Of course the waterfalls were great, but the view of Ice Lake from my tent in the morning was a jaw-dropper. Known as the “Oregon Alps,” the Wallowa Mountains certainly lived up to their reputation on this warm, summer morning. Click on pic for larger view.
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Tags: Backpacking, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Eastern Oregon, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, Ice Lake, nature, oregon, outdoors, photography, Wallowa Mountains
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Picture of the Week: Waterfall Road Trip
29 07 2013I’m back from my epic road trip to photograph and document waterfalls for the forthcoming Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon guidebook!
Over the last 17 days my girlfriend and I drove over 3,200 miles, or what would be Portland to Miami. Went on 40 individual waterfall hikes and visited numerous other natural wonders. In the course of hiking we covered close to 90 miles, gained over 17,000 feet of elevation, and encountered 63 individual waterfalls. My injuries were limited to 1 strained knee and 1 atrocious thigh bruise. We were scared witless by 1 black bear and were visited by numerous timid but cordial dear. We stayed in primitive campgrounds and posh hotel suites. We ate wild berries, beef jerky, microwave burritos, and the freshest, finest Northwest seafood to be found. It was the trip of a lifetime. I feel physically strong, mentally rejuvenated, happy to be home, but very sad it’s over. Today feels like the day after Christmas. Now I have to clean up all the wrapping paper 🙂 Photo courtesy of Stephanie Paris.
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Tags: hiking, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, oregon, photography, Portland Family Outdoors, travel, waterfalls, Writing
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Picture of the Week: Taking Pictures of Taking Pictures at Lower Oneonta Falls
8 07 2013While doing more work for the Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon guidebook my girlfriend, Stephanie, lines up the perfect shot of Lower Oneonta Falls. I’ve had this waterfall featured a few times as Pic o’ the Week before, but if you haven’t seen it or would like to know how to get there, check out this link. Click on pic for larger image.
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Tags: Columbia River Gorge, Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon, nature, Oneonta Gorge, outdoors, photography, travel, waterfalls
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