What another FANTASTIC Weekend!
The past weekend was filled with fun and new adventures!
The Eclipse provided such a wonderful finale!
I finally peaked the top of the Elk Horn Range!
For the past two and half years the Elk Horn Range has been my back drop to the cabin!
I have climbed many mountain peaks here and this was a goal!
The trip up on four wheeler's was amazing!
Yes, I will admit I closed my eyes a few times!
The photo below is of me at the top!
WOW am I GRAY!
The "Elk Horn Mountains" are part of the Blue Mountains, located in eastern Oregon.
The highest point in the range is Rock Creek Butte.... elevation 9106 feet.
The photo below is taken of the north side rim!
In the distance you can see north and all the ranch land.
Zoom in and you can see hundreds of giant wind turbines....you may see a mountain goat or two!
I spotted white mountain goats (10), one black bear, several BIG deer, and a few elk.
Hunting Paradise!
The hunters that receive tags here are very lucky...but can you imagine the work to get the animal out?
Yes! Mule trains!
Fall has already arrived on the peaks of the Elk Horn.
The air is cool and crisp and the colors are already changing!
All these photos were taken at 5:00 pm.
I called my parents from the top and wished them a
Happy 65th Anniversary!
My Mother did not want to know about the four wheeler roads.
So I posted NO photos for her sake!
Mount Ruth (seen below) is one of the most remote mountains in the
Elk Horn.
It forms a pyramid on the main dividing ridge of the range.
The elevation is 8600 feet.
Mount Ruth has provided an exciting view for the past few years.
In the winter snowmobiles (PROS) snowmobile on the dangerous cliffs here.
It is amazing to watch their lights at night going up and down the dangerous slopes!
NOT ME!
There is truly "Nature Drama" around every corner!
The weathered log looks more like a weathered dried stream.
The twisting of the bark from the snow, wind and rain create a fascinating sculpture.
In the distance you can see Mount Ireland which I peaked last month.
What a trip that was.
A friend of mine told me they were delivering food to "Andy" the Fire Look Out Guide last week.
So I baked him some of my home made bread!
He was so thrilled that they brought back from him "Danish Cheese" as a Thank-you!
So sweet!
Can you imagine living all alone up there?
Here I thought I was alone!!!! LOL
All the plants have gone to seed and you can see where the hint of yellow of the tamarack has started.
In the fall the mountains of NE Oregon are covered in yellow.
The tamarack trees create an artistic design on the mountains.
Wild vibrant colors of yellow.
They look like candles all over the mountains.
A few wonderful flowers were surviving.
The night frost have withered most of them.
Seep-Spring Monkeyflower still holds its beauty on a mountain stream.
Below is a Red version of the Monkeyflower.
A few streams were still flowing down the mountains and were filled with moss, lichens and frogs.
Another view of Mount Ireland.
It is now my favorite mountain here.
I hope when I am in my eighties I can still climb these beautiful mountains!
The great outdoors is a true treasure!
I hope my photos will encourage each of you to get out and explore.
Have a Wonderful Evening Everyone!
Your Artist Friend in the Wilds!
Jennifer & Max
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