Skyline Forest

Lowell enjoys the view of the North and Middle Sisters

Maria and I took the camper out on a Sunday night and found a place in the Skyline Forest about 20 minutes northwest of our house.  It was a nice place to set up a fire pit, have some dinner, and watch the sun set over the Cascades.  

Sutton Mountain Camp, Hike, and Bike

Campsite at the end of Meyers Canyon Road

This past weekend Ken, Lee, and I headed out for some much needed social distancing in the back country near Sutton Mountain.  We enjoyed solitude, perfect weather, great rambling off trail hiking, and a 45 mile bike loop of Sutton. Wild flowers were just starting to pop and the views were far and wide.  Nice to get out and about (safely) during these crazy times.

Looking south from above camp

Wandering around near Sutton Mountain 

Juniper

Getting ready for the bike portion of the weekend

Looking down on Priest Hole, John Day River