We had a couple of very cold, snowy days after a winter of almost no snow at all. Â This photo was actually taken by my husband with his iPhone while he was out walking yesterday. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â At least for now. Â One of the prettiest places located right downtown Bend is Drake Park. Â 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. Â It was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. Â 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 …
