While crossing the bridge at the Old Mill, I saw this kayaker about to come through under the bridge. I saw this kayak at the Christmas Kayak Parade on Friday but it was so dark it was hard to see. Today it was earlier in the day and the water on the river was like …
Day 342 – Christmas Kayak Parade
Bend is a big sporting town. You will find people participating in any number of outdoor activities from hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking . . . you name it, we do it. That is one of the things I love about this town. Every year, some brave souls bundle up, decorate their kayaks, and join …
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 276 – A Taste of Autumn
We live in an area with a lot of little micro climates. The leaves can be changing color in one area and a few blocks away they haven't started changing at all. Since the leaves on the maple tree at our office are almost through changing colors so I thought I'd go to the park …
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 …
Through My Lens 