Album Non-Backcountry Photos

[Dreamer]

Houma, Louisiana

 

[Jackson]

Houma, Louisiana
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Wow! Are you there for work?

 

[Dreamer]

Wow! Are you there for work?

Yes, it’s my job. In one word - intense. I got a fantastic survivor story yesterday. He stayed and watched trailers lifted into the air and thrown while others just exploded, then his roof came off. He said never again, next time he’s out.

 

[westy]

A pleasant evening on Puget Sound.

 

[kwc]

Old foundations of a homestead and what appears to be an old mill along the stream. Le Vine Nature Preserve, part of the Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Lands and Nature) protected areas. This is a 177 acre parcel donated by a family for preservation & the enjoyment of the public. Trails all built and maintained by volunteers.

 

[kwc]

This is a screen shot from our daughter-in-law this morning up in Fairbanks, AK.

Her comment was “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.

 

[Rockskipper]

@Outdoor_Fool can verify that, I'm sure.

 

[Jackson]

Also @Scott Chandler. His posts on Instagram helped me realize just how cold it is consistently up there. And how dark it is. Takes very tough folks to handle that!

 

[Outdoor_Fool]

There's a bumper sticker that the folks in Valdez (I believe) created that says: We're all here because we're not all there.

I think that explains a lot.

 

[Dreamer]

 

[Ugly]

Spent extra time here this past weekend. The start of some thundersnow.

 

[kwc]

We had over 3.5 inches of rain last Friday and when we went walking around town the following day, thisis what we saw in someone’s backyard.

 

[kwc]

Longest covered bridge in New Hampshire. (Bath, NH). Built in 1832, restored in 1988.

 

[Reef&Ruins]

Covered bridges are awesome. There are a bunch of them in Central Oregon near Eugene and Cottage Grove if you are ever in the area. I've only seen a few of them.

Welcome to the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon

Covered Bridges in Oregon, information regarding the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon and covered bridges of oregon.

www.covered-bridges.org

Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour Route

This 30-mile (48-km) loop around Dorena Reservoir connects six covered bridges in historic Cottage Grove. Drive through two of them! History buffs of all ages visit Lane County each year to see the largest collection of covered bridges west of the Mississippi, including the only remaining...

www.eugenecascadescoast.org

 

[kwc]

A little frost on the flowers this morning …

 

[Janice]

A little frost on the flowers this morning …

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I love dahlias. This is so pretty!

 

[kwc]

Today was a day for some covered bridges … all bridges are still being used

NH Covered bridge #30 (the state numbers them for reference)

Flint bridge 1845 Vermont

Larkin bridge 1902 Vermont

Mill bridge, 1883, Vermont

Cilley bridge, 1883, Vermont

Near the Cilley bridge was an old cemetery, oldest stone we found was dated 1799. You can see the bridge in the background

Howe bridge, 1879, Vermont

 

[kwc]

Vermont on a fall day …

 

[kwc]

Halloween pumpkins

 

[Janice]

It's almost time! Every year, this family treats our neighborhood to a fabulous Halloween display. They arrange with a nearby farmer to bring gigantic pumpkins and carve them. Such a fun tradition for all to enjoy!