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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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Timberline Trail Day 1: Timberline Lodge to Sandy River
The Timberline Trail circles Mount Hood over roughly 50 miles. In those 50 miles, the trail winds around ridges and dips into deep river canyons,
September 13, 2019
Warner Peak, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge
Warner Peak is a member of several different lists that might be of interest to peak baggers: Oregon Peaks with 2000 ft of Prominence, Great
July 10, 2019
Iron Mountain/Cone Peak Loop
The Iron Mountain/Cone Peak loop is a popular central Oregon Cascades destination for wildflower peeping in the early summer. This loop offers shaded forest hiking,
May 27, 2019
Black Crater
Overshadowed by its nearby neighbors, the Three Sisters, Black Crater is an often overlooked peak. It shouldn’t be! It offers some of the best views
September 19, 2018