Upper and Lower Table Rocks from Kenneth Denman Wildlife Area

Today’s photo comes from a four-mile loop that we did a couple of weeks ago. We were between storms so the sky was gorgeous.

We stumbled upon some World War II-era ammunition storage bunkers and buildings left over from when the site operated as part of Camp White. We had never even heard of Camp White, but this walk sent us down a rabbit hole of discovering what the area was like 80+ years before.

Posted on September 20th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: clouds, hike, landscape, Lower Table Rock, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, skywatch, Upper Table Rock. Comments: None

Bull Lake with Mt. Shasta and Mt. Eddy in background (August 30, 2026)

According to AllTrails, this is an 8-mile, 1,482 feet of elevation gain hike. I clocked in at 8.6 miles and 1,516 feet of elevation gain. Kangaroo Lake is near the beginning of this hike. Driving on paved roads the entire way, you can make it to the trailhead in an hour and forty minutes from Ashland.

Posted on September 5th, 2026 under nature, outside of ashland, photography, places. Tags: california, hike, landscape, mt. shasta, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Bull Lake via Pacific Crest Trail

Mini-maestro at Ashland City Band “Concert in the Park” – July 2026

Happening every Thursday to August 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. at the band shell in Lithia Park.

Posted on August 16th, 2026 under lithia park, only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Eyes on the Conductor

May 3, 2026

Posted on July 27th, 2026 under nature, only in ashland, photography, places. Tags: ashland springs hotel, clouds, flowers, landscape, mt. ashland, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, siskiyous, skywatch, spring. Comments Off on Spring in Ashland, Oregon

John Dough Boys @ OSF Green Show (June 23, 2026)

More than eight years have passed since the last time I saw the John Dough Boys play live. We walked away with smiles on our faces and a new t-shirt.

Only two of the current members were the same, but the band still doesn’t disappoint. I need to see them more often. Maybe some earlier shows (starting before 9 p.m.) in Ashland please and thank you.

Posted on June 30th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, green show, john dough boys, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, oregon shakespeare festival. Comments Off on John Dough Boys @ Green Show

Epic Ashland presents Dead Floyd (June 15, 2026)

Two weeks ago was Dead Floyd and tonight is Fruition.

Fruition in Ashland’s Lithia Park (June 29, 2026)

Posted on June 29th, 2026 under lithia park, only in ashland, people. Tags: concert photography, Dead Floyd, lithia park, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II. Comments Off on Tonight in Lithia Park

Mural Fest III @ ScienceWorks (June 20, 2026) Ashland, Oregon

ScienceWorks hosted the third annual Mural Fest last weekend. It was a first for me.

Posted on June 27th, 2026 under only in ashland, people. Tags: Mural Fest, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, scienceworks. Comments Off on Mural Fest III @ ScienceWorks

Mt. McLoughlin from Siskiyou Peak (May 2026)

When we first arrived at the summit of Siskiyou Peak, Mt. McLoughlin was covered in clouds. Before we descended, 30 minutes or so later, we got a peek at the peak.

Posted on June 14th, 2026 under nature, photography, places. Tags: hike, landscape, mount mcloughlin, mountains, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, siskiyous. Comments Off on Mount McLoughlin, Oregon’s favorite stratovolcano

US Geological Survey Bench Mark from 1932

You’ve heard of the Siskiyous, but did you know there is an actual Siskiyou Peak? I didn’t, until I was standing on it a bit over a week ago.

Posted on June 9th, 2026 under outside of ashland, places. Tags: hike, NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50II, signs, siskiyous. Comments Off on Siskiyou Peak, elevation 7,147 feet