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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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Paulina Peak
Paulina Peak is the high point of Newberry Volcanic National Monument and features an impressive view of the entire caldera. Directly below are Paulina and
June 14, 2018
Edison Sno-Park Long Snowshoe Loop
Edison Sno-Park is on the Sunriver side of Mt Bachelor. It offers snowmobile trails, cross-country ski trails, and snowshoe trails that rarely overlap, meaning you
March 9, 2018
Marion Lake
Marion Lake is an easy dayhike on the west side of Mt Jefferson. The trail climbs gently through Willamette National Forest and crosses into Mt
February 15, 2018
Otter Bench
This easy and enjoyable hike along the Crooked River is a great option for cool weather hiking in low snow years in Central Oregon. Otter
February 1, 2018