Santa's reindeeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, December 4, 2020: All meet-and-greets have been cancelled this year due to COVID. The sailings continue as planned, except the Columbia River fleet will not go into Hayden Bay this year. The 2020 schedule for … Continue reading Portland’s Christmas Ships Fleet announces 2020 parade schedule
A view of Lava Butte from the Trail of the Moulten Land in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Central Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes When anyone mentions volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest, we instantly think of Mount St. Helens. Its last eruption was 40 years ago, but it's still active. Mount St. Helens is … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Trail of the Moulten Land at Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Photos by Cheryl Landes Alpacas are among my favorite animals. They're cute, mellow, quirky, and always have smiles on their faces. One of my favorite places to get my alpaca fix is in Terrebonne, Oregon, at Crescent Moon Ranch. The 42-acre ranch is conveniently located 22 miles north of Bend, the largest city in central … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Crescent Moon Ranch
Tabby Cat's Pawprints 