Visit horses and donkeys at a sanctuary near Ashland on May 5

Photo by Cheryl Landes The Equamore Foundation, a sanctuary for rescued horses and donkeys east of Ashland, Oregon, is hosting an Open Barn Event on Sunday, May 5, from 2 until 4 p.m. Visit the animals and learn more about the foundation's mission. Refreshments will be served. Also enjoy live music by Hoof 'n' Heartbeats. … Continue reading Visit horses and donkeys at a sanctuary near Ashland on May 5

Armchair photo tours: Rainbow Falls State Park

A view of Rainbow Falls from the viewpoint in Rainbow Falls State Park west of Chehalis, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes Rainbow Falls State Park is a popular place for camping, picnicking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, wildlife watching, birdwatching, and fishing. A short trail from the day-use parking lot ends at a viewpoint for a … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Rainbow Falls State Park

Armchair photo tours: Pete French Round Barn State Heritage Site in Southeastern Oregon

The historic Round Barn built by cattle baron Peter French in Southeastern Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes The Round Barn, 56 miles south of Burns in Oregon's southeast corner, is among the remnants of Peter French's 70,000-acre ranching empire in the late 1800s. He arrived in southeastern Oregon in 1872 and acquired land quickly, along … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Pete French Round Barn State Heritage Site in Southeastern Oregon