We had a couple of very cold, snowy days after a winter of almost no snow at all. This photo was actually taken by my husband with his iPhone while he was out walking yesterday. I just used the photo to grunge it up a bit. Maralee
Water Under the Bridge
We are in the midst of a January thaw and the temperatures have been in the 50F degree range. A perfect day for a walk along the river. Yesterday I was walking over a bridge where there was quite an accumulation of ice underneath it. I took a path that went under the bridge …
Winter in Bend . . . Finale
I just have a couple of more winter photos of Bend to share. At least for now. One of the prettiest places located right downtown Bend is Drake Park. The Deschutes River runs right through the heart of town and this beautiful little park is in the middle of it. Outside of town you will …
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 …
Winter in Bend . . . Part IV
Several years ago, my husband surprised me on our anniversary with a ride with a team of racing sled dogs. It was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. It was snowing heavily and the trees were thick with snow. We were fortunate to have Rachael Scdoris as our musher and guide for our …
Through My Lens 