Chickens at Whistlestop Shetland Sheep Farm

Hens and Roosters.

Photo by Rachael H.

photo by Angela Jane Howard

photo by Rachael H.

photo by Rachael H.

 

Fishing: Wilson River, Tillamook, Oregon

Angela Jane photography reporting...

Nice quick clearing sky, just after a great big cloud burst of rain further up Hwy. 6..."Weather changes every 15 minutes."

Red Tail Hawk.

Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Hillsboro, Oregon: Trails and bird watching

Photography by Angela Jane Howard.
Birds watching you and trails down by the Tualatin River in the wetlands is part of walking and enjoying the outdoors.  Do note, that Dogs are not allowed on these trails due to the water fowl and other of wetland nature preserves' creatures that live here.

Inside the Visitor Center a real time T.V. view seen by the bald eagles nest live cam.

Outside this time of year the Tualatin River is high water that run below the Visitor Center and  spread out into the wetland areas.

Champoeg State Heritage Area 2016 Special Events, Oregon State Park Living History!

Presenting-----Outdoor events and Handcrafting show and tell from long ago.

 Note: For more information and updates on any of the events listed below. Please call the Park at 503-678-1251

($5 per vehicle Day parking fee or free parking with an annual Oregon State Parks Pass.)

 Founders Day: Saturday May 7th, 2016. 1pm-2:30pm.

Fur Trappers Encampment: June 4th, 2016 and
September 24th, 2016. 10am-4pm.

Free Fishing Weekend: June 4th &5th, 2016. (note: Free parking on 4th- State Parks Day.)

Cemetery Saga For Summer Solstices:  June 25the, 2016 early evening. $20 per person for event.  2 Hour Tour ends with strawberry shortcake served in the restored Donald Manson 1860's Barn.

Blacksmith & Woodworking Day: July 16th 2016. 1pm -4pm.

Champoeg Barn Dance: July 23rd and August 20th, 2016: 5pm- 8pm.

Harvest Day: Saturday, October 8th, 2016. 1pm-4pm. with the 1860's Heritage Kitchen Garden and Apple Orchard.

This is the wheel I dress up for Living History Demonstrations and spin on. The nails in the round of the wheel- check them out see and touch the workmanship of long ago.

Photo by Rachael Howard

Angela Jane reporting

Camping Dogs

The younger Little Bear and Earl.

Flashback

Love my boys.  Been on lots of Adventures together.  The first Team Mascots for the Road Trip Crew of the Best Handcrafted & Outdoor Newsletter and inspiration since 2010.

Sunrise Clouds on Morning walk

Photography by Rachael Howard

Shearing Day: The Rams of Bide-a-wee Farm

Photography by Angela Jane Howard

Beautiful, sunny and dry day at the Farm.

This is how we started.

 This year is with a new Sheep Shearer, Eddie retired due to back going out on him so the stories go.  Time to bring on the Boys.

Not even four horns gets away from this barber.


Soft Black and White Fleece.

This is how we ended.

It wasn't that bad for these young sheep. They all made it into the trailer with their coats off.


Natural Color Wool Fleece: tan, cream, white, black, brown 

This is the new blood line ram for some of the Spring lambs.

Coastal Sunset Trip: Tillamook to Lincoln City, Oregon

Photography by Angela Jane Howard

Stopping at the overlook along 101.  My goal was to get to the D. Sands beach just in time to catch the moment when the sun sets.

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We made it.  Little Bear and Cloe walked with us on the beach.