I grew up in Minnesota . . . the land of 10,000 lakes (although there are probably a lot more than that). And it was in the town of Grand Marais on the shores of the largest lake bordering Minnesota - Lake Superior - that I spent my early years. It was a great place …
Weekly Challenge – Reflections
If you ever need a place of quiet and solitude with time to reflect, this is the place to do it. Sparks Lake, Cascades Lake Highway, Oregon.
Day 260 – In My “Backyard” Part II
The wildfire that has been burning here for the past week tripled in size Friday night and is now 16,000 acres (or 25 square miles). Some areas near the town of Sisters are on pre-evacuation notice. The wind changed direction, blowing the smoke right into Bend. All we had to do to get away from …
Day 259 – In My “Backyard”
Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Through My Lens 