Greg and I took a ride up the "fruit loop" today on Mt. Hood. This is a winding route which carries you through orchards beautifully situated on the mountain. A stunning drive and a great chance to pick up

fresh apples and pears.

some of the loot
fuji,  tokyo rose,  stark crimson pears,  honey crisp,  ginger crisp,  sansa and a rediscovered heirloom,  pristine,
new on the mountain and only grown this first year by an organic grower

headin' up the mountain
the highway up being about 10 minutes from my house

 view from one of the orchards

punk-ins, etc.

construction on the highway uncovers some pretty big boulders from ancient glacial activity

comin' down

BLT's at the golf course:
Resort at the Mountain

what a beautiful fall day
though evergreens, being what they are, don't actually show it