Travel Dates: September 27-28, 2018 I apologize; I’ve been writing about our September/October trip and it’s taken me a week to write this next post. I spent most of my desk time last week taking a computer course on Photoshop Luminosity masking by Matt Kloskowski (He’s an expert and I really like his teaching style).… Continue reading Western U.S. Loop: Arizona Route 66
Category: Trains
Fall at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
Date of Visit: October 11, 2018 I’m working through the pictures, descriptions, and accounts of our recent Western US Loop road trip in order to write my posts. But the seasons are turning to Fall so I went out to grab some pictures of the changing colors. I went to the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge thinking… Continue reading Fall at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge
Columbia Gorge 2.2: Where’d All The Trains Go?
Pictures Date: September 2, 2018 After a restful night in The Dalles I was ready to head out on my second day chasing trains. I was determined to get out east of Maryhill, Washington. It is a loooong way out to Maryhill from Portland – about 120 miles. I thought it would be useful to… Continue reading Columbia Gorge 2.2: Where’d All The Trains Go?
Columbia Gorge 2.1: So Many Trains
Pictures Date: September 1, 2018 On my first train-hunting trip in early August I came away with photos of only one train; so it was only a matter of time before I tried my luck again. My wife headed out for a 4-day trip so the time was right. Since she had an early flight… Continue reading Columbia Gorge 2.1: So Many Trains
2018 Providence Bridge Stride
Date of walk: Sunday August 12, 2018 One Sunday morning in August Portland shuts down many of its bridges to car traffic and gives them over to the Providence Bridge Pedal/Stride where bike riders and walkers enjoy some beautiful views of the city. We took part in for the fourth year in a row –… Continue reading 2018 Providence Bridge Stride
