October in Iceland

Welcome to Iceland - Photos by Christopher Lisle

Winter approaches as noted by the sun’s height at noon. Storms in the higher elevations produce the seasons first snows while the lower lands receive their share of rain. The rivers are starting to rush as sediment and stormwater drops from otherwise tranquil waterfalls. Fall is in the air. We drove and camped in a […]

Salmonberry hiking trail (closed)

Black-and-white photo of a night street sign with a glowing light, cover image

After the December 2007 Great Coastal Gale the Salmonberry track which has been in operation since the 1920’s closed due to extensive storm damage on the old bridge infrastructure. From 2008 to 2016 the trail was open to the public for hiking but as the track deteriorated the land still owned by the rail company […]

Oregon Spring

Snowy Mount Hood in black and white with the title "Oregon Spring"

Its spring in Oregon and that means we have flowers, snow, rain, sun, and hail all in a good day outside.  Camping by the ocean or the mountains on a clear afternoon does not predict a dry evening and judging when the rain may let up is a guessing game at best so don’t wait too long. Stormy […]

British Columbia

Salmo, British Columbia

The first time to British Columbia I was around 14 headed to High North Ski Camp located in Whistler and since then I’m always ready to make a trip back North | pre-dslr, cell phone and instagram oh my! The last few years I’ve visited Salmo, British Columbia. A small town established in 1898 during a gold rush in the region. […]

Random Prints

Print Sale

Cleaning house – All old prints $15.00 – Buy 2 get 1 free* *unless price is noted – displayed in order, (click the ‘i’ in light-box to find corresponding name to list) – “Wendy’s” (2) Luster 11 x 14 – “Champlain” (1 set – 2- 11 x 14) Luster 11 x 14 ($30) – “Shoes” […]

Skateboard cutting boards

Cutting Blocks made out of old skateboards

Started with cleaning out the garage and a pile of 40 or so old skateboards from my roommate who was a coach for awhile and would hold onto all the kids old skate decks. There is a bunch of info online about how to work with old skate decks if interested in creating something to […]