| Mt Shasta, is the second highest volcanic mountain in the contiguous 48 United States at 14,162' . It is in the Cascade mountain range which is part of the Pacific Rim of Fire and accounts for many of the seismic shifts in California, causing earthquakes. Mt Shasta is an active volcano and is expected to erupt in a Mt St Helens-like display within the next 10,000 years |
| Announcment of Mt Shasta Summit-in OffRoad Adventures Magazine |
| Rabbit hunting with Miss G Colorado, 2006 |
| Pacific Sailfish Playa Herradura, Costa Rica |
| Stairway to Heaven Avalanch Gulch-Mt Shasta, CA |
| Photo Album-This is just a few photographs of recent "outdoor" activities |
Hobby & Recreation Group
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| Fishing is a way of life, whether it is in freshwater or saltwater, by oneself or with family and friends, it is always a good thing. |
| The old saying that misery loves company is held dear while ascending Misery Hill, the final third of the climb to the summit of Mt Shasta, starting at 12.500' and continuing at a fairly steep incline to about 14,000' . Sometimes a break is needed to allow the high altitude oxygen to be absorbed int the bloodstream. |
| Seeing the summit for the first (or second or third or fourth) time is exhilarating, but getting there is still no simple feat in the atmosphere above 14, 000', as there are still many footsteps to be taken to get to the top. |
| THE SUMMIT...it feels so good to be there and to rest for long enough to sign the log book, look at the 200+ mile views and begin the long trek back down. Although glissading (a sort of snow slide) can speed up the descent, |
| Ana fishing at Half Moon Bay in Northern California. The jetty allows an angler to fish in the surf or out into much deeper water. |
| Steelhead fishing in the Feather River near Oroville California |
| Fishing for Striped Bass or Rockfish as it is locally known in the Chesapeake Bay |
| Planes, Trains, Automobiles, or a skippy scooter. Whatever it takes to get to the best fishing spots. Do I really look like Kazoo with that helmet on? |
| Fishing with Joe in the estuary in Mandurah harbor, Western Australia |
| The Half Day boat is like herding cattle, but a lot of people do it. You just need to be patient and remember to have fun. |
| Hunting is also a way of life. Practice with your weapon of choice and get outdoors! |
| Young Petey knows what his DNA is about and he started retreiving with gusto right out of the starting gate |
| Hunting is a way of life for creatures everywhere, which includes humans. If only our Liberal friends understood this! |
| I love my dogs and they love the water |
| Practice makes perfect. Now, if I can get the deer to come to me at 10, 20, 30, 40 , or 50 yards and stand as still as this...I would be really successful! |
| I snapped this shot with the lens about 12" from the nose of this Yosemite Valley Mule Deer. That is the kind of deer I need to live in my yard...until he made it to my BBQ of course. ;-) |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Kangaroos are synonymous with Australia and is probably the only National Symbol that is also eaten in restaurants and served as pet food. This Red Kangaroo resides in a wiold animal park outside of Mandurah, Western Australia. It will probably continue to live out a long life. |
| From the entire Kangaroo to just it's paws. The Kangaroo Paw is a beautiful flower that has many color variations. |
| Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he Laugh, Kookaburra! Laugh, Kookaburra! Gay your life must be |
| The Blackboy is a plant that epitomizes the Australian "Bush". It got it's name from the charred black trunk and Afro-like fronds. To become more politically correct, many people are now calling it a Black Bush. |
| I love the water, whether I am swimming in, fishing in it, drinking it...or just watching it. This was on the beach in Margaret River, Western Australia |
| Australia boast many varieties of parrots and cockatoos. This pair of Pink and Grey Galahs looks like our pets George and Ayla from when we lived in Perth |
| Not all the wildlife and colors in Australia belong to animals. Kite surfing has become very popular in Australia as it has in the US. This surfer was getting ready to head out in Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Practicing is key in racing sailboats. The crew must be coordinated and quick. Many races have been lost by making little mistakes that the other teams did not make. |
| Flying into St Martin. The runway starts about 100 yards from the water, across a short beach and a two lane road. Cars and people stop both for safety and to admire the shiny birds at close range. |
| Brad don't lose that number It's the only one you own You might use it if you feel better When you get home |
| Kara keep your eyes peeled for the fleet. Yes, they are on the right and we are not going to collide, but some of them may! |
| I may not be real good at this sailing thing...but I LOOK REAL GOOD at this sailing stuff |
| Serious Fun is what the Regatta is really all about, just ask us! |
| "Other" stuff |
| Swallowtail butterfly on a Thistle in Northern Virginia |
| Colorado River in Grand Junction, Colorado |
| Walking down Arnold Lane in Purcellville Virgina |
| 4-wheelin' in Kokopelli State Park in Mack, Colorado |
| Sitting on a rocky outcropping in the Mojave desert of Southern California |
| Travelling through New Mexico enroute to East Coast |
| A racer in the Parker 460, Parker Arizona |
| Stairs to begin a Bay Area hike |
| I am proud to be an American |
| Wild weather and extreme conditions in the high desert of Western Colorado affects people today as it affected them yesterday |