I made my favorite pic of PY, MM, and Bear's Portland trip my wallpaper on my Blackberry.  So cute!

Quick Rain Shower

We were suddenly hit with some showers on the way out of Crater Lake.  We had to slow down a little bit but it helped clean off the dead bugs on the windshield.

Rogue River Gorge

Mike and Bear checking out the Rogue River Gorge. We found this spot by a happy accident. This cool are was formed by lava tubes. It was a nice spot to take a break and for Bear to take a walk.

Rogue River Gorge Water

Bear checking out the rushing clear, cold water of the Rogue River.

Crater Lake is a Volcano (Inactive of course, at least for now)

The lake was formed after Mount Mazama blew it's top off. We drove around the rim and took a hike down to the lake to check it out. It was a quick hike as the mosquitoes were out full force! I only escaped with 4 bites. Bear stayed in safely in the mosquito-free car.

Too Bold!

Of course the chipmunk got too bold and started to pull on my turkey sandwich. Didn't capture it here but he was pulling. Bear didn't see this as he was under the table. Apparently he can't smell out chipmunks.

Not So Wildlife

Sharing lunch with a chipmunk at a rest stop on the way to Crater Lake. Mike was concerned that I would get rabies.

Deschutes Part Two

It's cool that the town is near the river. You can float down the river starting from the downtown area but we decided we didn't have enough time. Folks come down here to cool off and enjoy the outdoors.

Deschutes

Mike trying to get Bear interested in getting in the cool water to cool off. It's not as hot today - 86.

Sawyer Park in Bend, OR

Mike and Bear walking across the foot bridge in Sawyer Park. It's right next to the hotel and is along the Deschutes River.

Open Road

On the way to Bend on Route 197. if anything happens to the car while we're out here we're screwed. I'm not drinking my own pee.

Downtown

Downtown Hood River. It's about 5 blocks long.

Wiped Out

Someone's wiped out from our little trips to Mount Hood and Hood River. (Of course the near 100 degree temps didn't help.)  Bear may be relieved that we have about a 2.5 hour trip down to Bend in an air-conditioned car.

Hood River

Mike and Bear looking out onto the Kite Surfing and Paddle Boarding area in Hood River. It's 98 out and even with the Kool Collar I had to soak Bear in cold water several times to help him keep cool.

Snow

Yes, there's still enough snow on the mountain for summer snowboard camps. This particular lift was closed but there were a few opened for summer fun.

Lodge

We got denied food service outside as Bear's not even allowed on the hotel premises. Here's Mike and Bear on the deck before we leave hungry. Hood River it is for lunch!

Mount Hood

Bear at the parking lot of Timberline Lodge. That's Mount Hood behind him.

There It Is!

Getting closer to Mount Hood....

On The Road Again

On the way to Mount Hood and to visit Timberline Lodge. Timberline Lodge is where they filmed some of the scenes of one of my favorite horror movies, The Shining.

Late Night Snack

Mike and I got some doughnuts from the infamous Voodoo Doughnut place near Burnside. The doughnuts were alright but didn't live up to the hype for the food but more to the hype of lifestyle.