Venturing Out of the Valley: Riding Water on Mt. Hood’s Shoulders
It’s easy to get caught up around these parts in summer, with so much amazing hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and much more all right here in Eastern Oregon. On the other hand, there’s amazing stuff elsewhere and any good Oregonian should get out and explore this beautiful state now and again. What and awesome state! The following story highlights of the coolest places I’ve ever been, and it’s totally within sticking distance of The Big. A couple terminology points for folks that don’t boat: portaging just means walking around a rapid/drop rather than...
Read MoreWindmill and Mt. Harris – Grande Ronde Valley
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Read MoreEastern Oregon University Campus, La Grande, Oregon
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Read MoreView of Mt. Emily – La Grande, Oregon
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Read MoreSunset at Ladd Marsh – La Grande, Oregon
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Although Eric had enjoyed photography for many years, he did not become a serious photographer until he joined the Wallowa Valley Photography Club in 1992. He and his wife, Meg, arrived in northeastern Oregon in 1970, after having spent two years in the Peace Corps. Visit his website for prints and more : 