This photo was taken several years ago from the top of Mt. Bachelor ski area. Â During the summer, they have weekend dinners at the top of the mountain and sometimes the sunsets are spectacular. Maralee
Winter in Bend . . . Part V
Every May, we have a sporting event called the Pole, Pedal, Paddle.  The race consists of six legs that include alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, running, canoe/kayaking and sprinting to the finish!  You can do it individually or as part of a relay team. I have never participated but I did go up to the start …
Day 299 – New Coat of Snow
The skies cleared today and the mountains revealed themselves to show a new coat of snow. Although it was still quite chilly outside, I decided to combine my lunch break walk with my photos. Â It was mid-afternoon before I was able to get out and as it moved toward the west, the sun was starting …
Day 259 – In My “Backyard”
Sparks Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Â Even though I've been there a number of times, I am always in awe when I get there. Â Today was no exception. It is only a 30 minute drive from Bend, just past the Mt. Bachelor ski area, along the Cascades …
Day 112 – Another River Walk
It was so nice walking along the river yesterday, that I decided to go back today. Â I'm enjoying these summer-like conditions, although I know I can't expect them to last. Maralee
