Spring is Here

VIDEO #354

Song - "The Final Countdown" by Europe

It is official, Spring is here! I was pretty excited so I took to the outdoors to see what's "up." Not too different from days past... gray skies, soggy grass, cold breeze, etc. Keep the faith, warmer days are sure to come.

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Smokey the Bear

VIDEO #339

Smokey the Bear Radio Ad from 1977

Smokey the Bear Ads were pretty awesome back in the day and I was wondering why haven't we see him lately? I thought I'd recreate the 1977 radio spot into a low-fi animation for you kids out there to enjoy and help put fear into you at an early age. Humans are destructive and evil to Smokey and his many forest friends so make sure you don't start a forest fire because Smokey will hunt you down!

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Fun With Trees

VIDEO #288

Song - "Big Black Ant" Children's Song

This reminds me of something out of Sesame Street except it doesn't make sense with the song and would most likely leave the child watching, in tears. Sorry kiddies.

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The Legend of Rainbow Toro

VIDEO #234
You might remember the video I sent to Groupon.com for their monthly contest, heard the great news it was announced the winner and may even have seen the video of a pinata getting delivered to my house. To wrap up the story, I'll show you, not just what was inside the pinata, but what legend the pinata carries. I would recommend the experience in HD, volume high, late at night, alone... lights off, doors unlocked.

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500 Miles

VIDEO #220

Song - "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers

I wanted to try a different edit with the recent footage from the big walk so here you go. We might not want to admit it but we all know everyone loves this song, and how couldn't you with this video? It's just good old, clean fun. Ba-Da-Dut-Da!

Travel By Foot

VIDEO #219

Song - "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica (performed by Rockabye Baby)

Here is the prequel to the sunset video (#217) from the other day. Oregon is not an ugly place to be, I'll just throw that out there. It's amazing that, in one day, you are able to step foot on an 11,000 ft. snow-capped mountain, stop off at a couple roadside waterfalls, dip in a natural hot spring, catch a trout or maybe a steelhead at your favorite river, drop on over to a vineyard for a little wine tasting and end up at the Pacific Ocean to make sure the sun is still setting to the west. A full schedule, sure, but possible.

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Camping at the Lake

VIDEO #121

Song - "Turn This Boat Around" by Matt and Kim

Here is the last video from the lake trip in the Clatsop Forest. Had a great time and hope to be back very soon. For those who'd like to come out and float the lake, let me know. I'll show you where this little gem is!

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Jimmy's Gone Missin'

VIDEO #119

Creepy Sounds from the Clatsop Forest

This video is dedicated to my good friend Jim who wouldn't be caught dead trekking around a dark, scary forest in the middle of the night in search of the beast that's making loud, howling noises. No, Jim tends to only enjoy the "out of doors" on a man made structure called a deck or maybe a patio. I'm sure if Jim were to be in the same area where 10 tall trees were in eyesight, he would be "camping." Jimmy, this one's for you!

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The Human Motorcycle

VIDEO #113

Song - "Moody Motorcycle" by Human Highway

I went for a hike from the house and found a lot of interesting features yesterday including Batman's lair, Herbie the Love Bug's long lost brother and the ancient ruins of motor cross. Seriously, about a hundred obstacles for the motorcycle enthusiast live deep in the midst of a sherwood-like forest. The only problem is that it seems the site has been through an apocalypse and the surviving humans are not capable of riding motor bikes. I don't know, it was really strange.

Take A Hike

VIDEO #012

Song - "Drangkinbala" by Biekbala Mujik

Hiking up the Columbia Gorge on the Oregon side to Angel's Rest. Nice forest, not too much for waterfalls... mainly for the view overlooking The Gorge. Worth the steep hike.

Walk Hard

VIDEO #002

Song - "Footsteps" by JJ Grey and Mofro

Collection of various POV shots, ok... lets see, where was I? First clip crossing the log is around Bagby Hot Springs, Oregon. The second log cross is in Forest Park, Portland. The rocks and sand with my favorite old sandals (which were huge) took place by Lake Superior, Minnesota. Snowshoes took place around Mt. Hood and snowboarding was on Hood. Might get some of you dizzy!