2012-12-21

Happy Winter Solstice

Happy Winter Solstice.... And Yay, We are still Here!

2012-12-20

Frozen Mirror Lake

About 45 min east of Portland on Highway 26 right before Government Camp lies the trailhead to Mirror Lake. In the winter time the lake is a short snow shoe hike away.
Almost Frozen Mirror Lake

Views of the City

Wednesday evening was perfect to capture the San Francisco Skyline from Treasure Island. 
San Francisco Skyline with Bay Bridge on the left and the Golden Gate Bridge on the right.

"Closeup" of Bay Bridge and Downtown San Francisco about 15 min later.

2012-12-18

First Snow of the Season

At 1073 ft, Council Crest is the highest elevation within the city limits of Portland. Today it saw its first snow of the season.

2012-12-12

It's the Season...

I had to post something at 12:12 on 12/12/12. And since it's the Season:
Christmas Tree at Pioneer Square in front of the Pioneer Courthouse.