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by goingrouge
July 23rd, 2023, 7:59 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: distressing signs at new Grouse Vista TH kiosk
Replies: 8
Views: 2907

Re: distressing signs at new Grouse Vista TH kiosk

The comments in the OP surrounding a second language are way more concerning to me than the actual signs themselves. Multiple ways to read is not an exclusive strategy, but rather inclusive. Obviously we know the signs won't work, but that is a different topic.
by goingrouge
June 15th, 2022, 5:28 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Old timer...I mean experienced native
Replies: 1
Views: 5412

Re: Old timer...I mean experienced native

You go boy! Welcome back. Let's hear some of those old stories and see some old photos of bering humbled! People will eat them up. I know I will.
by goingrouge
February 21st, 2021, 7:31 pm
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Whychus Canyon
Replies: 10
Views: 3001

Re: Whychus Canyon

Here is a story on why it is not possible in a kayak, especially underprepared. https://ridgemontoutfitters.com/blogs/l ... ry-idiots
That canyon gets really tight in many, many places, so walking it all seems ambitious.
by goingrouge
November 19th, 2020, 8:59 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Jawbone Flats Current
Replies: 2
Views: 1567

Jawbone Flats Current

A bit of sobering footage from Jawbone Flats. https://vimeo.com/480836935?fbclid=IwAR ... UaMXQF_o7M
by goingrouge
September 20th, 2020, 7:26 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Jefferson Park and Opal Creek burned?
Replies: 48
Views: 16327

Re: Jefferson Park and Opal Creek burned?

Opal Creek just posted overhead views of Jawbone on FB. Looks like all buildings are gone except Cabin 4. There are only two very similarphotos, but they do indicate that at least some sort of mosaic may have occurred, but it really only shows 100 yards wide by 250 yards long. Rebuild? Probably, but...
by goingrouge
July 3rd, 2020, 12:48 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Campground for a camping wedding?
Replies: 8
Views: 3401

Re: Campground for a camping wedding?

Horning's Hideout in North Plains. Has everything you mentioned.
by goingrouge
January 7th, 2020, 9:00 pm
Forum: Travels in Time
Topic: 1933 pamphlet for a Salem Chemekatans outing to Mt. Hood
Replies: 9
Views: 18779

Re: 1933 pamphlet for a Salem Chemekatans outing to Mt. Hood

Just wow! So refreshing to see this and be reminded that well-intentioned ethics have always been and will always be bountiful in certain circles. Thank you for this glimpse into another time. Now where are those photos?!?
by goingrouge
November 24th, 2019, 8:04 pm
Forum: Let's see some ID
Topic: aluminum pipe on Coe Creek
Replies: 4
Views: 2647

Re: aluminum pipe on Coe Creek

Perhaps from this flying object? https://media.giphy.com/media/13DIv8z85zDmEw/giphy.gif Aluminum is pretty buoyant on account of its density. I am sure you've seen the MHMeadows photos of entire trees blown onto the lift cables from nowhere nearby, neither down nor up. A wee 5 lb hunk of pipe is but...
by goingrouge
February 23rd, 2018, 6:49 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Jacksonville Forest Park 16-Feb-2018
Replies: 6
Views: 3784

Re: Jacksonville Forest Park 16-Feb-2018

Great place to pick yellow morels in a month or two. Prolly early this year.
by goingrouge
November 1st, 2017, 8:50 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Mt. June 10/23
Replies: 4
Views: 3547

Re: Mt. June 10/23

This is exactly what I came to say!
acorn woodpecker wrote:Nice report. Great photos. Never been down that way. Enjoyed the botanical descriptions interspersed in your report. Your writing and hike choice are right up my alley. Thanks for the read!