Japanese Gardens... In Fall

I decided it had been too long putting off going to the Japanese Gardens here in Portland during the peak of fall season. They say it's one of the best Japanese Gardens in America and I have to agree, even more so on this visit with the vibrant colors around every corner. Enjoy some images...

Ramona Falls Hike

Today Logan and headed out to enjoy this very fine fall weather we are having. I love fall in the Northwest. And I was hoping to find some fall colors to photograph as well. We decided to head up to Ramona Falls, a fairly easy 7.3 mile loop in the Mt Hood Forest. It was a great day for a hike for sure. Here are few of the photos from todays excursion. Enjoy...

St Helens Hike

Saturday 10/7 a group of us hiked up Mt St Helens. We could not have asked for better weather. Starting off at the trailhead in the mid 30's and very foggy, a nice temp and conditions to start out on. I love that smell in the forest when it's thick wet fog rolling through...aaahhhh. Then followed by bright blue skies and only a slight breeze once we hiked above the cloud cover. It was Logan's first summit which I can say was pretty darn cool to have him at the top with me. He wanted to give up the last 1k feet yet I pushed him and he was glad for it with the view he had at the top. Here are some pixs of course... beyond a stellar sunrise and even caught St Helens letting off some steam. A great day for sure.