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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”
It’s springtime in the Mt. Hood National Forest and I’m discovering lots of plants coming in and out of bloom. Right now, the Pacific Rhododendron is on full display in the forest at our elevation and is stunning! Some wildflowers that I observed in… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Spring Flowering Plants”
It has been 4 weeks since our arrival at Timothy Lake to begin our newest workamping adventure. We have settled in nicely and feel lucky to have this view every day! It’s amazing how different the mountain appears from day to day depending on… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Mt. Hood”
We started our workamping gig in the state of Oregon on May 6 with a weeklong training session held at the facility headquarters in Estacada, Oregon. Our employer, Portland General Electric, operates 14 different day use and overnight camping facilities along the Clackamas River… Continue Reading “Workamping in Oregon”
February 9, 2024 – Port of Cabo San Lucas – On Board Ship As I mentioned in my last post, due to illness, we all stayed on board the ship today. And, it was okay. The day started off with an amazing sunrise that… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 14-15”
February 8, 2024 – Mazatlán After an anxiety-filled night visiting the medical center on board the ship and a restless night’s sleep , I saw some improvement in the morning once the meds started kicking in. I made the decision to go on the… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 13”
February 7, 2024 Puerto Vallarta It seems our favorite breakfast spot before an excursion tour has been The Local – good food, convenient to our stateroom and the meeting place for the excursions – and friendly, fast service! Our tour started with a short… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 12”
February 4, 2024 – At Sea It was another day at sea for The Norwegian Bliss as we made our way from Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala to Acapulco, Mexico. I was thankful for that as it gave me a chance to rest and recover from… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Days 9-11”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 