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Obsidian Collecting at Glass Butte
Glass Butte is a rockhounding site managed by BLM that sits about halfway between Bend and Burns on Highway 20. Several varieties of obsidian can
June 3, 2020
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Tumalo Canal and Scout Cove: Two Central Oregon Hikes for When You’re Waiting for Snow
Last year at this time I had already practically worn out my skis, but La Nina has yet to show her face this winter in
December 23, 2017
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Mount Whitney Training Hikes: Bay Area Edition
Modern Hiker recently published a great post about training and preparing to climb Mt. Whitney. Casey wrote about some training hikes in Southern California, and
April 28, 2012
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Mineral King Loop: Timber Gap, Five Lakes Basin, Sawtooth Pass
The Sierra summer backpacking season is coming to a close which means I am home again and can focus on the thousands of photos taken,
September 9, 2010
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Palisade Rocks, Gearhart Mountain Wilderness
Gearhart Mountain Wilderness is a small wilderness area in Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon. It is dominated by the volcanic outcroppings of Gearhart Mountain,
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Hager Mountain Lookout
Hager Mountain is a dominant peak in Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its bare summit means wide unblocked views, and on a clear day you’ll easily see
July 17, 2020
Cinder Hill, Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Cinder Hill is a lesser-known hike in Newberry National Volcanic Monument, yet it offers one of the best views in the area. Situated at the
June 19, 2020
Obsidian Collecting at Glass Butte
Glass Butte is a rockhounding site managed by BLM that sits about halfway between Bend and Burns on Highway 20. Several varieties of obsidian can
June 3, 2020