Pacific NorthQuest

The Gorge is coming back. I spent this morning with a volunteer work crew in Ainsworth State Park. The damage here is best-case-scenario - a cleared underbrush but intact canopy. Most of the big trees will live. It still stings though. There’s a lot of work to do. But if you look for them you’ll see little signs that life keeps chugging away.

PS: Most of these areas are still off-limits unless you’re with an official crew. BUT, Ainsworth State Park could reopen as early as next month! In the meantime, learn how you can help support this work at trailkeepersoforegon.org. @ Ainsworth State Park

A lesson on woodsy wonders. Nothing beats this.

I had a dreamy morning out in the woods with a volunteer crew from . Spend some time with these folks and get the skills you need to help rebuild the Gorge trails this spring.

tbt Iceland forever.

Apocalypse cloud in the heartland.

That time I strolled over a crazy sea arch without knowing I was strolling over a crazy sea arch. 📷:

We hauled our buns up Silver Star on what felt like the last day of summer on Thursday. My calves are still barking but my spirit is too.

Icelandic shed, envy of sheds everywhere.

Foggy dusk pony magic.

Time for a volcano bath with the neighbors.

So much gold.

Am I dreaming?