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Coast Range Exploration

While doing some file maintenance, I came across a folder of photos from a trip back in April of '17 that I had barely looked through and had mostly forgotten about. While I didn't really succeed in getting to any of the places I wanted, there was still some interesting things going on.

Devil's Den - The Rest

Here are the flowers and animals surrounding the Devil's Den area. There is a wide variety of plant and animal life that makes this diverse ecosystem special.

Devil's Den - The Outside

The area surrounding the Devil's Den is spectacular in its own right.

Devil's Den - The Inside

In the Southern Oregon Coast Range lies the Devil's Den. We didn't find the devil, but we found an adventure.

Devil of a Staircase

My long battle with the Devil’s Staircase came to a head this past spring.Read more

Devil's Staircase Attempt - OOPS!

I took an ill-fated trip into the Devil's Staircase. Well...at least 2/3 there...
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Newts and Flowers

I went back to a pond I visited previously to attempt some good newt pics. Here's what I found...Read more

Lost Creek Falls - 2015

After a decade away, I headed back to Lost Creek Falls.Read more

Lost Creek Falls - 2005

This is the tale of one of the more impressive places I've been. This set of pictures is from a few trips back in 2005.Read more

The Devil's Staircase

Jeremiah Osborne-Gowey and I made another attempt at the notorious Devil's Staircase and were successful in spite of our best efforts.