Mt. Bachelor ended the season with their annual Pond Skimming championships on Memorial Day weekend. Contestants ski or snowboard down a stretch of hill and try to clear the icy-cold waters awaiting them at the bottom. With points for style, best wipeout, and costume, this […]
Earth Tones
As I’ve been editing photographs from hikes, road trips, and other outings of late, I noticed a recurring color theme. Thought I’d post a few of these from Central Oregon and beyond:
Water Rights
Access to, and ownership of water will continue to be an escalating issue in the Western U.S. for the foreseeable future. I explored some of the complexities of the situation along the Klamath River and surrounding areas last month on assignment for The Wall Street […]
Falconry
Dan Cecchini is devoted to the ancient art of falconry. His interest began as a third-grader reading about Peregrine falcons diving faster than World War II bombers. Since then he has helped found hawking clubs in two states, was president of the North American Falconers Organization, […]
Sunrise Service
I’ve never been much of a morning person and am usually miserable having to wake up when it’s still dark outside. On the occasions I’m fortunate enough to catch some of the nice light that accompanies those early hours, I wonder why I don’t do […]
Snowshoes
As a haven for outdoor sports and recreation, Bend and the surrounding areas host numerous events, such as the U.S Snowshoe Association’s national championship races I covered recently. I admit, prior to these races, I did not know snowshoeing could be competitive. The course through […]