Cascades – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

The Other Side of the Mountain

The land west side of Mount Hood is cool, and forested, unlike the arid lands to its east which are in the rain shadow of the Cascades. This view is from the Sidereus Winery which is a great place to rest, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. I’ll drink to that! #mounthood #sidereuswinery #cascades

Run River Run

Heavy snows are melting and sending water roaring down the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River, which is also swollen with snowmelt. Foam, mist and a dreadful roar arose from the river, adding to the mystic of the scene while we warily watched the treacherous waters from a safe distance. #wenatcheeriver #cascades #spring #snowmelt

A Gift of Wings

Somewhere on the peaks near the center of this photo lie the remains of the Old Aviator. He loved mountains nearly as much as he loved to fly, and he passed his love of flying and mountains to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Per his request, his ashes were dropped by his three sonsContinue reading “A Gift of Wings”