Aug. 13, 2 p.m. at WAAAM, Hood River: “A 4,562-mile trek by automobile is ambitious for anyone but imagine making the journey in a 1929 Model A Ford Roadster,” said a WAAAM press release. “Lyon brings the story of his family and the 1930s to life in his work. All those who have taken a long car trip can find a piece of themselves in the story.” In addition to Lyon’s presentation, the museum will have some of its collection out flying and driving for visitors to enjoy firsthand between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The aircraft restoration shop will be open for tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at The Civic Auditorium Fireside Room, The Dalles: For ticket information, call 541-298-8533 or email tdcivicauditorium@gmail.com.
Chandra Man Bajyoo, a Nepali guide who has done more than 100 treks in the Himalayas, will speak about his experiences at the Mt. Hood Town Hall on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Fourth of July celebrations kicked off with the 40th Annual Kollas Cranmer Run early Saturday morning that saw 213 runners and 107 walkers make the 7.4-mile trek from downtown Odell to Jackson Park in Hood River.
It was spring of 1991, and my late wife Beth and I had just finished a six-month stint running a tiny rural hospital in an end-of-the-road town at 7,000 feet in the Himalayas of India.
The other night I read a ten page science fiction story from 1957. The piece was called “The War is Over,” and it was written by a guy named Algis Budrys.
COVE (AP) — Less than half a tank of gas will get you from Pendleton to a little-used trail network in the corner of the sprawling Eagle Cap Wilderness where black bears and fast-falling creeks abound.