Sunday, April 17, 2016

LUNCH



Once in a while the universe converges to arrange a wonderful sighting. Such was the occasion this Saturday while on a hike up Sweet Creek in the Oregon Coast Range. First let me formulate this question: Were Sasquatch to have a pet, what would it's name be? Author extraordinaire Jonathan Thomas Stratman said, "Easy, Lunch! What else?" So, Lunch it is. I was lucky enough to capture a picture of Lunch just as a beam of light struck him on the steep hillside about 40 yards above me. He was standing in the deep forest. Click, then, nothing. The cloud covered the sun just enough to alert him to disappear. Disolved right into the surrounding forest, but--not before I captured his image here for you to see. Absolutely NO photoshopping allowed on this blog. What I post is what I saw!

The rest of the hike was mist, roar, watch your step, wow! Sweet Creek cascades down through a canyon for two miles of continuous beauty. Each step provided new sights and sounds. Along the path, new plants poked their expectant heads out of the ground. Many, dripping with misty dew were blooming. Don't forget walking sticks, sturdy shoes and your camera. And--you may find Lunch.






Friday, April 8, 2016

UNWIND, RENEW







The ferns are unfurling, trees are leafing out, even the turtles are finding a place to enjoy the sun. I hope you are getting the same privilege. Remember, the sun shines for us all, the short and the tall. So get out and cast your shadow, shake off the winter dust and enjoy the spring air. 

If you need a destination, check out my newest book: Tripping On Oregon's Treasures. It is loaded with wonderful vistas to fill your eyes and soothe your mind. Don't know how to get started? Check out Tripping On a Shoestring. Cover to cover it's loaded with tips to remove the angst from your preparations. 

But, mostly, I hope you just get out. Breathe deeply of what Oregon has to offer. If you are interested in my books, you can email me at tripshoe@gmail.com for more info.