Category Archives: Adventures

Waitomo Caves

Posted on November 8, 2009 by admintrent

My sense of adventure compelled me to rent a car so I could visit the Waitomo Caves (3 hr drive). They like to drive on the left-side of the road, so I had a bit of a learning curve. Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lava Canyon Hike

Posted on September 27, 2009 by admintrent

As the trail just reopened yesterday, I embarked on a hike adventure to Lava Canyon today. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm. Of the hundreds of hiking trails I’ve been on, this is my favorite. It has unusual geological … Continue reading →

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Comet Falls Hike at Mount Rainier

Posted on September 14, 2009 by admintrent

Images of Comet Falls and surrounding area- a very scenic place.

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Mountain Biking at Black Rock (Falls City, Oregon)

Posted on September 13, 2009 by admintrent

This is a 12 second video showing me do a couple basic (and comparatively small) jumps at the ‘Basic Training’ part of the freestyle mountain biking area at Black Rock (near Falls City, Oregon). This jump along the ‘Granny’s Kitchen’ … Continue reading →

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Post Canyon Mountain Biking

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admintrent

Images of mountain biking at Post Canyon near Hood River, Oregon- from Saturday, Aug. 22nd. Beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Hood River Valley That’s me doing a downhill log ride. Riding off a little drop and putting my … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Mountain Hike

Posted on December 8, 2008 by admintrent

On Saturday, Dec. 6th, two of us went on a short hike to Hardy and Rodney Falls, on the path to Hamilton Mountain. Hardy Falls Rodney Falls Columbia River Gorge Sunset in the Gorge The sunset displayed an amazing pinkish … Continue reading →

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Brice Creek Hike

Posted on September 13, 2008 by admintrent

On Sept. 13th, 2008, I visited Brice Creek with my brother and his family. Despite my knee injury, I was able to hobble down the relatively flat trail. Brice Creek is Southeast of Cottage Grove, Oregon. There were plenty of … Continue reading →

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Mount Mitchell Hike

Posted on August 18, 2008 by admintrent

On Saturday, August 16th, two of us conquered Mount Mitchell, located south of Mt. St. Helens and Swift Reservoir in Washington. I decided not to take my bulky camera, so you and I will just have to imagine how neat … Continue reading →

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Indian Point Hike

Posted on July 20, 2008 by admintrent

Two of us hiked up to Indian Point on July 19th. The actual point was dramatic and very scenic, as it overlooks the Columbia Gorge from high above. However, a walk out to the end is quite intimidating. There is … Continue reading →

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Mount Saint Helens Hike

Posted on July 12, 2008 by admintrent

On July 12, 2008, I rode the motorcycle to St. Helens for a little hiking and photography near Johnston Ridge Observatory. These photos were taken along the ridge trail. Mount Adams was in clear view from the Devil’s Elbow part … Continue reading →

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