At GOA, we love it when the arts and the outdoors come together in timeless fashion. Oregonian writer Larry Bingham took a look this week into the life and work of Douglas Lynch, the Portland artist who created the outstanding murals at Timberline Lodge. The story and photos are here.
One of the things that struck [...]
Archive for January, 2009
TImberline Murals
Posted in Blogroll on January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Summer Programs Announced!
Posted in Blogroll on January 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
GOA is very pleased to announce our Summer 09 expedition schedule. There’s some new stuff, some old faves, and some new stuff added to an old fave.
So take a look, see what strikes you and let us know if you’d like to apply!
Willamette Canoe Expedition
June 15-18
GOA has again partnered with Willamette Riverkeeper to bring you [...]
Huge Step For Mt. Hood Wilderness Bill
Posted in Blogroll on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As noted by the Oregonian earlier this week, the Senate–in a rare Sunday session–moved to preserve 125,000 Acres on and around Mt. Hood as designated wilderness.
We here at GOA think this is great news. Mt. Hood is a magnificent treasure, and it should be kept as pristine as possible. Lots of folks use the mountain [...]
85 Years and Climbing
Posted in Blogroll on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We were quite taken with this fellow Northwesterner, and will be very happy indeed if we can still do the things we love to do outdoors at anywhere near his age.
Watch this amazing video!
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