Tag: Barn Owl

Fort Rock State Natural Area

After visiting Newberry Caldera, Tomas and I continued an hour south to Fort Rock State Natural Area. About a mile wide and 200 ft tall, Fort Rock is yet another of Oregon’s magnificent geologic features. It is a tuff ring formed 50,000-100,000 years ago when magma rose up to meet water and lake mud. Fort…

By Audrey August 6, 2016 4

GD Part III: Arcata

There is a lot to love about Arcata. The small-town feel, lush surrounding forests, beautiful ocean views. While I birded, Tomas explored nearby redwood forests by mountain bike. Arcata Community Forest is kind of like Portland’s Forest Park, but with fewer people and more hills. Bonus. When not birding or biking we ate yummy bagels at…

By Audrey May 3, 2016 0