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Opening the Trap

7 years ago 4 min read Stories About the West central oregon snow trail running winter fear

There are things to fear at the edge of the forest. A man on the road told RK to carry a pistol on dog walks in case of coyotes, bobcats, and cougars.

Shivers!

7 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West central oregon cougars coyotes darkness dogs trail running

A few weeks ago, before we moved to our house on the edge of the forest, and one of the last times I pulled into the Maston trailhead parking lot in the dark, I was not surprised to be the only car.

In Search of Chush Falls

8 years ago 3 min read Things To Do Outside central oregon Chush Falls fly fishing trail running Whychus Creek

With less than sixty seconds of research last weekend we decided to visit Chush Falls: a 200’ waterfall with an easy trail and possible fishing on Whychus Creek along the way.

Research & Discovery

8 years ago 2 min read Stories About the West hiking newberry volcanic national monument Oregon trail running

There is a lot of jagged, very striking rock in Central Oregon. A lot of volcanos in the distance, white-capped with snow, and boatloads of buttes.

Pivot

8 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West dogs fly fishing Oregon trail running trails

I never really wanted to live in Utah. For at least 6 years I claimed to be on the “one year plan.” My problem was with Utah’s urban areas, but the surrounding landscapes turned out to be a huge exploration opportunity.