Monthly Archives: August 2014

Mortons At Mary’s Peak

Posted on August 24, 2014 by theblondecoyote

My brother, sister and I are all pretty scattered. Sarah lives in Germany, Paul has been in California but is moving to NYC and I’m all over the place. Still, we’re close – we all make our living as freelance artists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Supermoon, Supertide

Posted on August 20, 2014 by theblondecoyote

* These last three shots were taken in the touch me tide pools at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon.

Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

The Oregon Cascades: South Sister!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by theblondecoyote

The first really big mountain I ever summited was a stratovolcano – Ecuador’s 19,347-foot Cotopaxi – and I’ve had a thing for climbing them ever since. Stratovolcanoes boast the classic volcanic profile – a lone, cone-shaped summit, usually snowcapped. Some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Science Writing, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Ask the Blonde Coyote: Tips For Traveling With Dogs

Posted on August 10, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I’ve been getting so many lovely, thoughtful, inquisitive emails from people and I’m sorry to say it’s become impossible for me to answer all of them. Most of you want to hit the road – for a long weekend, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the USA, Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Sustainable Living, Teardrop Trailer, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | 6 Comments

The Steens Mountains: A Round Barn & U-Shaped Gorges

Posted on August 6, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Having grown up around horses and in Amish country, I’ve seen a lot of beautiful barns in my life, but this round barn in southeast Oregon, built in 1880 to train and exercise horses through the winter, just might take the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Science Writing, Teardrop Trailer, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | 12 Comments

My Own Private Idaho

Posted on August 3, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I have this theory that hiking uphill isn’t any more tiring than hiking on flat ground. Uphill takes a different set of muscles, but once your “ups” are in shape, you should be able to climb as readily as strolling. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Teardrop Trailer, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | 10 Comments