Another day at the park
and, amazing things to see … dancing pigeons, reflected mill race grasses, oil paint trees and a solitary still blooming flower … clicking on a photo opens a better resolution view
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Mid morning mist
The camera can say it better – all taken Mon, 11-17
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Color and dinosaurs on the Mill Race
An atmospheric river of rain pointed at the PNW argued for heading outdoors within any seam in the storms. Tuesday was just such a day, but I just couldn’t get in a car to drive … so Pre’s Trails along the Mill Race and then on to the WIllamette River. Along the Mill Race, the…
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Cloudy sunrise on Pre’s Trail
When you live in Eugene and you need a good outdoor walk, but you do NOT want to walk on cement … Pre’s Trail. I went around 10 miles this morning leaving home around 6:00 and returning at 9:00; the key – 8 miles on bark dust! (feet cushions) Those soft trails were so welcome…
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Pre’s Trail and Hendricks Park in Rain
On a rainy March morning, some times hiking can be best done umbrella in hand right from my front door. With local park walking / running paths in Pre’s Trail and Hendricks Park, a good long walk visiting neighbors can easily avoid concrete surfaces. While the weather report inferred light rain for a couple of…
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Urban birds around moonset
Rambling around Alton Baker Park around sunrise / moonset before the rain came this morning. Crows atop trees under insufficient light and a very serious fishing heron topped the day. Best part of it … meet other humans out and about an hour before sunrise – we’re all such chipper / happy people in greetings….
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Rambling around in cold January sun
Rambling around town from my front door on a very cold January day … yet, the skies were mostly clear and sunshine promising. Whether by accident or with full intent, Eugene Parks are pretty easy to link together – and using UO campus as the connector works well. Leaving early before sunrise made it VERY…
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Cold fog for urban parks
I so wanted to hike Mary’s Peak, or even North Fork Middle Fork Willamette, but once again the weather wouldn’t cooperate – freezing fog, 30 degrees and no sun … My backup hike was ice too (if starting early). Second backup was to just walk out the front door and hike as much as possible…
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Pre’s Trail on typical fall day
Pre’s Trail, part of Alton Baker Park, is a great place to run, walk, glide or however one covers ground – without help of wheels. With all the rain recently, Oregon’s green is back and the bark dust trails welcoming … a great way to spend a rainy fall day. The ducks agreed – it’s…
