I kicked off the new year with a pre-dawn snowshoe hike up Tumalo Mountain. There’s something special about walking in the dark with just a headlamp and the promise of sunrise. I got to the trailhead near Mt. Bachelor at around 5:00 a.m. It was cold, maybe in the teens, and the forest was calm. My plan: climb 1,400 feet and catch the first sunrise of 2025. Read more →

Our recent two-week adventure was everything we had hoped and had planned for—a perfect blend of awe inspiring landscapes, family, and unforgettable wildlife. Starting from our home in Bend, Oregon, we set off on a 2,300-mile loop that took us... Read more →

This weekend was my partners birthday. We went to a nice local Italian restaurant, Trattoria Sbandati. It was an amazing and authentic dinner with excellent service. If you are ever in beautiful Bend Oregon and want amazing Italian food and... Read more →

Fall is in full swing here in Central Oregon, and it’s not just the changing leaves that make this time of year special. Alongside the vibrant yellows and reds of autumn leaves as well as larch pine needles, the region’s... Read more →

I will write more about the recent van life adventure with Stefanie and our two dogs to 5 states including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park later after unpacking the van. But here are a couple photos. Read more →

Wow, what a crazy couple of weeks it's been! Read more →

This past weekend was all about the outdoors. On Saturday, I kayaked 8 miles on a crystal-clear Cascade lake, where the water was as cold as it was stunning. Then, on Sunday, we hiked 7 miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. With a wilderness day permit in hand, We made it to the glacier on Three Finger Jack. The hike was made even better by the intoxicatingly sweet scents and breathtaking views of wildflowers along Canyon Creek and spotting a rocky mountain goat. Read more →

I used the app 3D Scanner App on my iPhone 15 Pro and scanned in high resolution using LiDAR the sign and tree section to generate a 3D model that you can then export to use elsewhere such as a 3D scene or 3D print, share on Sketchfab, or even use AR to view in your space. Read more →

Last Friday evening, Stefanie, our two dogs, and I embarked on an adventure to Lava Lake in the Cascades, just a short drive from our home in Bend, Oregon. The area had just emerged from winter, was the perfect for our outing, especially with the potential of a spectacular aurora borealis due to a massive solar storm—the largest in over two decades. Read more →

As the Christmas holiday lights twinkle, we find ourselves at the cusp of transition, leaving behind a vibrant and adventurous 2023, while eagerly awaiting the promises of 2024. This year, more than ever, the holiday season feels like a much-deserved... Read more →

The local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help... Read more →

Hey there, friends and Between the Lines blog readers! I just had to share my recent escapades in the heart of the Central Oregon Cascades. If you haven't experienced autumn here, you're missing out on a spectacle of nature. This... Read more →

Fall is that magical in-between season where people are torn between savoring the last remnants of summer and gearing up for winter while also cherishing the memories of the spring and summer adventures. The contrast between the cooler nights and... Read more →

On October 14th in the morning I will be experiencing an annular eclipse from the Cascade Mountains near my home in Bend Oregon. Read more →

Last week, Stefanie and I got out for a few hours just west of town 20 miles to exercise our day permit we had got a few days ago. We got it to hike into the Three Sisters Wilderness to... Read more →

Last weekend we visited a beautiful Central Oregon lake that is formed from a freshwater spring, and gin crystal clear. 360 photo: Photos of this lake could be mistaken for the Mediterranean oceans clear waters. I hope you are having... Read more →

We are visiting Portland Friday August 18th through Sunday August 20th afternoon. We are coming for a few meetings, and some fun. First and foremost we are going to the Portland Adult Soapbox Derby Saturday at Mt Tabor Park. This... Read more →

The other day I went with the Deschutes Land Trust to photograph and film some wildflowers starting to appear. It was a very warm and sunny day near the Ochoco National Forest where we spotted many wildflowers like Indian paintbrush,... Read more →

I went alpine skiing, Wednesday at Mt Bachelor. Mt Bachelor is an extinct volcanic cone mountain about 20 miles West of Bend Oregon where I live, and the 6trh largest ski resort in the US. We have received so much... Read more →

I am still traveling and visiting with family, but soon will be back and ready and reviewing future opportunities and adventures. This Between the Lines Blog will remain my blog, as always, and be back to an active cadence, although... Read more →

From 8 pounds when I got him and now Coho is a 99 pound Silver Labrador. He has been a real bonus and entertaining, active outdoor adventure buddy, and best friend addition to my life. I had no idea he... Read more →

Look out Portland! I will be the bullhorn & radio abusing course marshall again in top of the action-packed course section 4 aka “blood alley” at the 2022 Portland Soapbox Adult Derby Saturday, August 20th. #pdxsoapboxderby Read more →

I really needed the downtime with so much going on. I spent the time with friends and Coho the 90-pound labrador puppy, projects around the house and garden, getting my dental implant reinserted (ouch), and a lot of time outdoors... Read more →

I was quite busy this weekend, but yesterday went kayaking with a friend up at beautiful Hosmer Lake in the Deschutes National Forest of Central Oregon. Snow had just melted within the week allowing access and the reeds haven't yet... Read more →

It has been about 4 weeks since my knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. I have done great with little to no pain and getting back to everything active that I enjoyed before, and more. I hope to get... Read more →