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Obsidian Collecting at Glass Butte
Glass Butte is a rockhounding site managed by BLM that sits about halfway between Bend and Burns on Highway 20. Several varieties of obsidian can
June 3, 2020
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Tumalo Canal and Scout Cove: Two Central Oregon Hikes for When You’re Waiting for Snow
Last year at this time I had already practically worn out my skis, but La Nina has yet to show her face this winter in
December 23, 2017
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Mount Whitney Training Hikes: Bay Area Edition
Modern Hiker recently published a great post about training and preparing to climb Mt. Whitney. Casey wrote about some training hikes in Southern California, and
April 28, 2012
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Mineral King Loop: Timber Gap, Five Lakes Basin, Sawtooth Pass
The Sierra summer backpacking season is coming to a close which means I am home again and can focus on the thousands of photos taken,
September 9, 2010
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Koosah Mountain
Koosah Mountain is a bump along the Pacific Crest Trail in Three Sisters Wilderness. Just south of the lakes basin around Sisters Mirror Lake, Koosah
September 17, 2018
Maiden Peak
Maiden Peak, featured on the Central Oregon Six Pack of Peaks list, is a great hike that flies a bit under the radar compared to
September 2, 2018
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness is an isolated and lightly visited area just east of John Day, Oregon. At just under 70,000 acres, there are approximately 125
August 30, 2018
Coffin and Bachelor Mountains
Coffin and Bachelor Mountains combine for a fantastic early summer day out in the mountains. With trailheads approximately a mile apart, one can hike both
July 15, 2018