(ok, a bit of an old one, not sure why it took me so long to get this up...)
In summer of 2019, took the family out for some adventures (natural history, geology and history) in Central and Eastern Oregon.
Here are some pics from one wander I did.
Early morning hike from our camp along the north side of Phillips Reservoir (few miles west of Baker City), up to a small mountain top.
In the somewhat moister mountains, this area is dominated by Ponderosa Pine, some Juniper and a fairly diverse understory of grasses and wildflowers.
IMG_3545 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_3546 by ursidae8, on Flickr
The flowers of the Yarrow plant (mentioned in a previous post).
IMG_3507 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Once at the top, a small rock pile makes for a good viewing spot.
IMG_3524 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Felt something crawling on my leg, looked down and what do I see?
IMG_3509 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Ended up finding 18 Dog ticks looking for a meal.
One of these is trying to dig in, into my sock. Silly small-brain.
One of the reasons I prefer to wear shorts when I am out and about, is I can see/feel them hiking northward, and cut them off at the pass.
IMG_3530 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Anyway, nice view of the reservoir to the east and west.
IMG_3520 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_3522 by ursidae8, on Flickr
A little snack and water, then back down the hill.
Blue monkey flower.
IMG_3535 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Welded tuff.
IMG_3541 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Paintbrush flower
IMG_3538 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Other highlights from the trip:
While spending a day around Sumpter (small mining town, feature one of the last huge river dredges, and a town-wide yard sale), I volunteered to put the BK62 to work helping cut up watermelons for the eating contest going on at the park.
IMG_3568 by ursidae8, on Flickr
IMG_3560 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Seven watermelons later, and it was still going strong!
(did a number on the plastic table cloths they had down to protect the picnic tables, though...)
I did get a lot of juice under the handle slabs, so had to disassemble and clean afterwards, but no biggy.
I think the BK5 would have been perfect in this task, pure slicer, longer reach, but wanted to see how the 62 did.
And yes, they're watermelons; you could probably cut them with a butterknife, but it was fun.
Dawn redwood samples collected from Fossil. The one in the upper left is probably a poplar.
9FB07E33-65D5-428C-8A7B-7F0572567F8B by ursidae8, on Flickr
Orbicular or “Polka-dot” jasper from Pony Creek area.
07B62C08-B570-4FD0-B404-92EED21A82A8 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Camping along the John Day river.
IMG_3691 by ursidae8, on Flickr
Enjoy,
Brome
In summer of 2019, took the family out for some adventures (natural history, geology and history) in Central and Eastern Oregon.
Here are some pics from one wander I did.
Early morning hike from our camp along the north side of Phillips Reservoir (few miles west of Baker City), up to a small mountain top.
In the somewhat moister mountains, this area is dominated by Ponderosa Pine, some Juniper and a fairly diverse understory of grasses and wildflowers.
IMG_3545 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_3546 by ursidae8, on FlickrThe flowers of the Yarrow plant (mentioned in a previous post).
IMG_3507 by ursidae8, on FlickrOnce at the top, a small rock pile makes for a good viewing spot.
IMG_3524 by ursidae8, on FlickrFelt something crawling on my leg, looked down and what do I see?
IMG_3509 by ursidae8, on FlickrEnded up finding 18 Dog ticks looking for a meal.
One of these is trying to dig in, into my sock. Silly small-brain.
One of the reasons I prefer to wear shorts when I am out and about, is I can see/feel them hiking northward, and cut them off at the pass.
IMG_3530 by ursidae8, on FlickrAnyway, nice view of the reservoir to the east and west.
IMG_3520 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_3522 by ursidae8, on FlickrA little snack and water, then back down the hill.
Blue monkey flower.
IMG_3535 by ursidae8, on FlickrWelded tuff.
IMG_3541 by ursidae8, on FlickrPaintbrush flower
IMG_3538 by ursidae8, on FlickrOther highlights from the trip:
While spending a day around Sumpter (small mining town, feature one of the last huge river dredges, and a town-wide yard sale), I volunteered to put the BK62 to work helping cut up watermelons for the eating contest going on at the park.
IMG_3568 by ursidae8, on FlickrIMG_3560 by ursidae8, on FlickrSeven watermelons later, and it was still going strong!
(did a number on the plastic table cloths they had down to protect the picnic tables, though...)
I did get a lot of juice under the handle slabs, so had to disassemble and clean afterwards, but no biggy.
I think the BK5 would have been perfect in this task, pure slicer, longer reach, but wanted to see how the 62 did.
And yes, they're watermelons; you could probably cut them with a butterknife, but it was fun.
Dawn redwood samples collected from Fossil. The one in the upper left is probably a poplar.
9FB07E33-65D5-428C-8A7B-7F0572567F8B by ursidae8, on FlickrOrbicular or “Polka-dot” jasper from Pony Creek area.
07B62C08-B570-4FD0-B404-92EED21A82A8 by ursidae8, on FlickrCamping along the John Day river.
IMG_3691 by ursidae8, on FlickrEnjoy,
Brome
