Ready for Christmas

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Lori was off work Tues for Veteren's day so we drove the auto tour of the refuge which is not very far from here.

Above is an Egret and here is a Blue Heron

We believe this is a red tailed Hawk.

Another Blue Heron.

Trumpeter Swans.

Another Blue Heron.

Yesterday's hike, Oneonta Gorge.

1st you had to navigate giant boulders and a massive log jam.

Then it became relatively easy.

Then yes, you had to wade through deep water. It was up to my arm pits and shockingly cold.

All to reach this beautiful waterfall. It's only .6 miles in but very different and unique.

Another Fun Trip To Montana

Checking out Oregon's newest state park, Cottonwood Canyon

I thought this to be an interesting name choice since I didn't see ANY cottonwoods. In fact, there were no trees at all except for a few dozen newly planted trees near the river. Oh well, we came, we saw, we went. Unless you are in to rafting or fishing, I see no need to return.

Rose Festival Week and the waterfront is busy.

Trip to Roseville CA and back through the Redwoods.

1st hike of 2014

Horsetail falls and upper Horsetail falls.

Eric and Taylor meet Kelsey, Alex's new girlfriend.

Alex did good, we approve. Kelsey is a sweetheart plus Lori knows her mom.

Winter has come to Vancouver. Our house and the road leeding in to our cul-d-sac.

Christmas 2013