Benham Falls rushes through a gorge on the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon. Photos by Cheryl Landes The Pacific Northwest has many waterfalls, and our rugged terrain creates dramatic effects. During a trip to central Oregon last spring, I discovered one that's a short, mostly flat, hike from the trailhead called Benham Falls. It's on … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Benham Falls on the Deschutes River

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

Photos by Cheryl Landes It's tulip season in Oregon's Willamette Valley, which usually means that visitors are flocking to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn to enjoy the colors and take pictures with family and friends. But this year is far from normal. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and Oregon's shelter-in-place rules, the festival … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, Oregon