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We’ve had a smokey haze all day due to wildfires to the south of us and it makes for some very pink sunsets.
I’m not sure what provoked the one duck into scolding his fellow log-sitter – but the squabble was amusing!
July 29, 2025 I like to bring my chair and coffee down to the lakeshore early in the morning on my days off. I’m usually greeted by one of the several flocks of ducks that call our campground day use area home. 🙂 They… Continue Reading “Lazy Timothy Lake Morning”
We have not had many colorful sunsets at Timothy Lake this summer but this one a few days ago was absolutely spectacular!
Connectivity issues have prevented me from posting for awhile but hoping now that I have a good system to get back to regular posts! We arrived back at Timothy Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest for a second year of camp hosting and… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake 2025 – Early Wildflowers”
As the power company draws off water to meet energy demands downstream, the lake levels are dropping and the shoreline has changed. Tree stumps that are typically submerged have gained new life and provide interesting artistic impressions across the landscape. Before the Oak Fork… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal: Fall is in the Air”
On two occasions this summer, we have had to clear the lake of boaters in order to allow access for a couple of firefighting pontoon planes. The Sandstone Fire (ignited due to a lightening strike) is positioned to the southwest of our location and… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal: Firefighting Planes”
The trail that circumnavigates Timothy Lake follows several different pathways including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and two different National Forest trails – the Timothy Lake 528 and 529. It’s a beautiful 13-mile hike with minimal elevation gain and spectacular scenery through… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Perimeter trail”
As soon as this beautiful groundcover dogwood started to emerge I felt a kinship to this plant. It is so very similar to Cornus canadensis – which I love – or is it Cornus canadensis? Here in the Pacific Northwest I’ve come across massive… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – More Wildflowers!”
On one our recent day’s off, we planned a day trip to the small town of Hood River to get supplies. After enjoying a DELICIOUS breakfast at the Huckleberry Inn in Government Camp, our first stop was the trailhead for the Tamanawas Falls. This… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Tamanawas Falls”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 