Goodbye Bush, you huge piece of shit

I am so excited. I have to imagine this is how Bush feels:

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The Mule and I attempt to tackle litterers, but lack the right tools

While salmon fishing last weekend, Karlos and I came across some wilderness littering bastards. We picked up their trash on the trail, assessed which vehicles the trash belonged to with a little detective work and wrote a semi-threatening note to the offenders.
While I wanted to kick in their fenders and smash their windows, I [...]

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Silver Creek Falls photos — fall colors, falling water

This weekend we hiked the trails around Silver Creek Falls and the yellow leaves were in full fall colors.

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Last of the Oregon Honeymoon photos

I never finished posting the rest of the Oregon honeymoon photos. Here they are: Quail on the wild and scenic Lower Rogue River, the view from Gold Beach, some wildlife shots from Pistol Creek beach, and the Illinois River Falls.

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Upstream in Oregon election endorsements

Just a quick rundown of my take on the Oregon elections.
On the national stage I have to endorse Obama and Merkley, no surprises there.
I love this man:

For Eugene Mayor — Kitty Piercy v. Jim Torrey? I’ll call that a toss up. Torrey is a conservative, pro-business, former mayor. [...]

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Myrtlewood, Redwood hike on the Chetco River

Bizzarre fact, myrtlewood tree leaves smell amazing when you crinkle them up in your fingers.

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Photos: The beach at Brookings

Sunset on the Pacific:

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Trees of Mystery: California Redwood weirdness

Day 2 we head to the one tourist trap we’ve got on the dockett — Trees of Mystery:

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