Day trips from Salem

A Walk in the Woods: Baskett Slough Wildlife Refuge

The boys and I took a trip to Baskett Slough Wildlife Refuge. The refuge consists of 1,173 acres of cropland, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. We hiked a total of 3 miles, our destination was the to...

Michael April 25, 2009 1 Comment

Salem Parks

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Michael February 17, 2007 No Comments

Willamette Mission

“You may never see your friends or family again. You must build your own house. You must grow your own food and make your own clothes. You are sick most of the time. And somehow, you must explai...

Michael August 6, 2006 No Comments

Spring Fishing Trip 2012
The boys and I had a great time on our annual Spring fishing trip. A tradition my father started when I was a boy. He would take us into the wilds of Main and New Hampshire camping and fishing. Those time created good memories we had together that unfortunately not everybody has the opportunity to […]
Snowshoe Adventure to Trillium Lake
Me and the boys had a great time snowshoing to Trillium Lake near Mt. Hood Oregon. [flickrset id=”72157629254036953″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”square”]
2011 Backpacking Trek
Trek Theme: Pure Waters Who: David, Jonny and Dad What: Our Second annual backpacking trip featuring wilderness scenery, mountain lake fishing. Total trip is estimated 11 miles. Where: Duffy Lake Trail to Duffy Lake and Mowich Lake, Mt Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon When: Fri Sep 9th – Sun Sep 11th, 2011 We had a great time backpacking […]
Family Comes To Visit
We enjoyed the time with my family from the east coast. [flickrset id=”72157627252517940″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”square”]
Spring Fishing Trip
Davy, Jonny and I had a great time being together on our annual spring fishing trip. I can’t say we caught a lot of fish but we sure were in beautiful country. Central Oregon has many lakes and rivers to explore. [flickrset id=”72157626923512097″ thumbnail=”square” overlay=”true” size=”square”]
Catherine Creek Hike
We had a great time hiking in The Gorge. I enjoyed this trail for the spacious open views and the mature oak forest. You had to be careful of the poison oak which was very prolific along the trail. Jonny found a Scorpion under the first rock he looked under, very exciting find. [flickrset id=”72157626732837239″ […]
South Sister
View from the top of South Sister
Bandon
Silverfalls
Marion Lake