Tag: Oregon

3 Great Photography Shows in Eugene, Oregon

Posted on July 26, 2012July 26, 2012 by Greg Vaughn

The University of Oregon is currently hosting three excellent exhibits of photography, each of which is well worth the time for Eugene residents and visitors to take in. Lone Eagle, Garibaldi, Oregon. © Rich Bergeman. Two of the shows are...Read More

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on May 10, 2012March 10, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

Early May is the prime time for wildflower displays in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a number of locations on both the Oregon and Washington side of the river that are great for finding and photographing...Read More

Holiday Print Sale

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_728" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Trees and tracks in snow, Paradise Valley, Mount Rainier Park."][/caption] Looking for a unique gift for someone special, or just want to have a nice piece of art for your own walls? From now until December...Read More

Triple Play – Three Waterfalls In One Day

Posted on November 19, 2011November 21, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_668" align="aligncenter" width="465" class=" "] Spirit Falls, Umpqua Natonal Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon.[/caption] A very scenic drive on Forest Service roads in the Umpqua National Forest will take you to a trio of waterfalls between Cottage Grove and Oakridge,...Read More

"Nature of the Northwest" photo show

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

A selection of thirty of my scenic landscape and nature photos is currently on display in the upstairs gallery at the University of Oregon School of Law. The photographs were taken over a period of years during my many wanderings...Read More

Take a Hike! National Trails Day.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_525" align="aligncenter" width="520" caption="Father and son hiking on Drift Creek Falls Trail, Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon."][/caption] Saturday, June 4, is National Trails Day, an annual event that celebrates trails of all types for non-motorized adventure and recreation in the...Read More

International Year of the Forest

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Old-growth temperate rainforest, Olympic National Forest, Washington"][/caption] The United Nations has declared 2011 as the International Year of the Forest, with the objective to reverse the loss of forest cover, enhance economic, social and environmental benefits,...Read More

Oregon Coast and Kauai Coast Top-Rated

Posted on February 5, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="327" caption="Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii"][/caption] National Geographic Traveler magazine recently rated coastal destinations all over the world, with a ranking based on, among other things, environmental health and visitor experience. I am very pleased to find...Read More

Favorite Photos of 2010

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Aspen trees, eastern Washington."][/caption] I've been inspired by the blogs of a number of photographers who've recently posted their top photos for 2010, so decided to add my own to the mix. Most of the photographers...Read More

National Wilderness Month

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_411" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Wildflower meadow, Mount Adams Wilderness, Washington."][/caption] September is National Wilderness Month, so proclaimed by President Obama. I've had the good fortune to hike and backpack in several wilderness areas recently, and firmly believe that our federally...Read More