In early August, I backpacked into one of my favorite Oregon Cascades locations: Upper Canyon Creek Meadows, at the foot of the imposing eastern face of Three Fingered Jack. I was aiming to visit at its peak wildflower bloom…and did! As an added bonus, I was able to get some photos of the local mountain […]
Canyon Creek Meadows & Three Fingered Jack
Canyon Creek Meadows, at the eastern foot of Three Fingered Jack in Central Oregon, often has one of the best wildflower displays in the Oregon Cascades; and every year I attempt to catch its peak during late July. I knew that it would be early this year but never dreamed that it would be the […]
Canyon Creek & Three Fingered Jack Photos
Earlier this month (August 7-8) I took a two day hike to check out the wildflowers in the Canyon Creek drainage at the eastern foot of Three Fingered Jack. Specifically, I hiked into Upper Canyon Creek Meadows, a place I have visited each of the past two years. However, similar to last year, I found […]
Pictures from Canyon Creek Meadows/3 Fingered Jack
On August 16-17 I hiked into Canyon Creek Meadows for one night, at the east foot of Three Fingered Jack. I lucked out and hit the wildflowers in the upper meadow at their peak — lush carpet of lupine, with indian paint brush sprinkled in. Bugs were pretty bad, but a good breeze kept them […]