Well I'm no html expert but try this it's what I use:
This should put an 800 pixel wide clickable version of the photo in your report that when clicked on would open a 1600 pixel wide version, of course you can just change the numbers to suite.
<a href="#" onClick="MyWindow=window.open('url to larger resolution version of photo','MyWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=no,width=1600,height=800'); return false;"><IMG SRC="url to low resolution version that will show in report" WIDTH=800 BORDER=0></a>
Alternatively this simpler code would open the original photo in a new window.
<A HREF="url to original version of photo" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="url to low resolution version that will show in report" WIDTH=800 BORDER=0></A>
Others more Savy than me about this stuff may have better solutions for you.
Archer Falls - January 22, 2011
Re: Archer Falls - January 22, 2011
Thanks. Sounds a little over my head (like most things in life...) but I'll give it a whirl. The page may not be available for a while, while I fool with these settings.
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Re: Archer Falls - January 22, 2011
Going out on a limb here... whoever is ultimately in charge of the seemingly inexplicable closures etc... on Archer might not approve of what I'm about to divulge... but this might be a good chance to get some education out about this fascinating area. That is something good preservation efforts should be doing anyway. I in no way want to encourage anyone to violate regulations to explore the area. I just hope that the more folks know about it, the more they'll see how special it is, and work in their own way to preserve and share it appropriately.
I've recently been doing tons of research on all things gorge for the waterfall book I'm finishing, and I've uncovered some tidbits on Archer that merit further looking into. Now, keep in mind, I did not come by this info from official agencies... (with the exception of the howell's daisy info - which seems to be the "official" reason for the monitoring of the archer area. A lot of it is from lots of various sources, and a bit from my own conjecture, putting it all together):
Archer Mountain and the Archer Falls amphitheater is special for several reasons - the amphibian habitat, the endemic plant habitat, and Indian significance.
The large moss-covered scree slopes, fed with spring waters are ideal habitat for not only rare larch mountain salamanders, but cascade torrent salamanders. The deep scree and talus, allow tiny larch mountains to thermoregulate, and subterranian water allows them to stay protected. As noted, they are a relict species, and localized populations can be wiped out by human attention. The dramatic amphitheater easyrider experienced is a very special place for this reason.
Lots of seeps of cold spring water feed the talus fields, and its size makes it suitable for a substantial population.
(FYI - for those interested in id'ing a larch mountain salamander: They are a very small salamander, and from the top and sides can resemble Dunn's and Western Redbacks. The distinguishing difference is the belly. The Larch Mountain Salamander is the only one with a pinkish underbelly. The others are pale and whitish.)
Cascade torrents aren't as rare as larch mountain salamanders, but are still extremely sensitive, and found only in small pockets throughout the pacific northwest. They are another reason I hope steps can be made to preserving the gorge as a national park. The very conditions that have created the highest concentration of waterfalls in North America here, are those needed by cascade torrents - fast spring-fed streams and seeps, and cliffs, talus, etc...
The cliffs are home to endemic plants. Enough said there. There are at least 16 plants that exist only in the Columbia Gorge, and Archer is home to at least howell's daisy.
Indian significance...this is one that appears to get brushed under the rug, and one that authorities might not want advertised. Here's what one source says "On Archer Mountain, a mile or two west, are what appear to be ancient fortifications that would have required many warriors to man. No village of this magnitude was known there by white men. In the days of Lewis and Clark there was only a scattering settlement near Castle Rock, and a migratory trading band at the Cascades." (Strong)
The context here is demonstrating that the population of the Gorge was nearly eliminated (reduced by perhaps 90%) in the century preceding Lewis and Clark. European diseases beat them here. In any case, this source seems to suggest that Archer for one reason or another has Indian significance.
It seems that it is a very, very special area.
Archer Mountain and the Archer Falls amphitheater is special for several reasons - the amphibian habitat, the endemic plant habitat, and Indian significance.
The large moss-covered scree slopes, fed with spring waters are ideal habitat for not only rare larch mountain salamanders, but cascade torrent salamanders. The deep scree and talus, allow tiny larch mountains to thermoregulate, and subterranian water allows them to stay protected. As noted, they are a relict species, and localized populations can be wiped out by human attention. The dramatic amphitheater easyrider experienced is a very special place for this reason.
Cascade torrents aren't as rare as larch mountain salamanders, but are still extremely sensitive, and found only in small pockets throughout the pacific northwest. They are another reason I hope steps can be made to preserving the gorge as a national park. The very conditions that have created the highest concentration of waterfalls in North America here, are those needed by cascade torrents - fast spring-fed streams and seeps, and cliffs, talus, etc...
Indian significance...this is one that appears to get brushed under the rug, and one that authorities might not want advertised. Here's what one source says "On Archer Mountain, a mile or two west, are what appear to be ancient fortifications that would have required many warriors to man. No village of this magnitude was known there by white men. In the days of Lewis and Clark there was only a scattering settlement near Castle Rock, and a migratory trading band at the Cascades." (Strong)
The context here is demonstrating that the population of the Gorge was nearly eliminated (reduced by perhaps 90%) in the century preceding Lewis and Clark. European diseases beat them here. In any case, this source seems to suggest that Archer for one reason or another has Indian significance.
It seems that it is a very, very special area.
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Re: Archer Falls - January 22, 2011
I totally agree with chameleon. This hike is off limits right from the beginning of the access path above the creek.chameleon wrote:Cool that you got to see Archer. The reason those other folks probably didn't want to cop to details though, is that your whole route is technically off-limits starting at the place you began bushwhacking. It is often hiked, but could get you a fine and should not be advertised or encouraged. It's currently designated a closed area to prevent habitat destruction for Larch Mtn salamanders. They are a relict species where entire populations (such as those in that area) could be extirpated easily by human attention.
Very neat area though! Recently I also learned that a gorge endemic is found here as well - Howell's Daisy. It's found on many gorge walls though - including along the trail to upper McCord.
Why is this hike under "Trip Reports"? It is almost entirely off-trail! And why is it being shared? Not only is Archer Falls off-limits, but it is dangerous to access. If someone were to see posts like these and get lost, the BLM would certainly keep the areas off-limits, even to hiking groups that would otherwise be given express permission via phone calls!
Re: Archer Falls - January 22, 2011
As one who is very familiar with the area and agree that it is a very special area with features that may go back much further than we know, I would like to give a little input. People have been hiking in there for over 75 years. I have an old Mazama hike schedule from 1936 which states that the hike in to Archer Falls was one of their most popular hikes. They hiked up from SR 14 to Cable or Gable Falls,"I have papers which use the different names" then went up the North bluff to the northwest side of the falls. They then scrambled down to the falls and followed the creek back to SR 14.
I have another paper from1950 when an airline pilot who flew over the area was so facinated by the view that he hiked up the road and found that two chicken farmers lived in there. The pilot talked to one of the farmers who agreed to hike in with him to see the falls. They had quiete an adventure getting in there as they battled a lot of devils club during the trip. The heading in the newspaper report of that trip was," I'll Never Do That again".
I also knew one of the last of the 60s people to live in there. She told me they had a loop trail into the falls and I think signs of that trail can still be found.
So there has been a lot of hiking in there through the years with lilttle sign of damage. My own view is that a designated trail in areas like that does less damage than people walking all over the area. In the last 10 years I have been on organised hikes with the Mazamas and FOG. One of thes hikes had 50 people also with no apparent damage.
I have another paper from1950 when an airline pilot who flew over the area was so facinated by the view that he hiked up the road and found that two chicken farmers lived in there. The pilot talked to one of the farmers who agreed to hike in with him to see the falls. They had quiete an adventure getting in there as they battled a lot of devils club during the trip. The heading in the newspaper report of that trip was," I'll Never Do That again".
I also knew one of the last of the 60s people to live in there. She told me they had a loop trail into the falls and I think signs of that trail can still be found.
So there has been a lot of hiking in there through the years with lilttle sign of damage. My own view is that a designated trail in areas like that does less damage than people walking all over the area. In the last 10 years I have been on organised hikes with the Mazamas and FOG. One of thes hikes had 50 people also with no apparent damage.