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It really depends on whether you want wide-field or high magnification. Lot's of used telescopes on the various marketplaces. Try something like this one and see if astronomy is something you want to pursue...

It is unfortunate that the Patagonia region is so far from the Northwest. Maybe that's a good thing.

And...far less maintenance than a girlfriend with similar attributes. (User since 2019)

When the topic is Northwest bands that coulda, shoulda, almost made it big....I think of Ellensburg's Screaming Trees and Oregon's Scott Mills, Dharma Bums.

Considering a) mobility issues, b) the Lower Deschutes is way past its heyday, and c) the expertise of your group; you will have a better experience on the area's lakes. IF your trip is later in June, the high lakes will be more accessible and the weather likely better.

Putah Creek is sort of like a miniature Crooked River. I couldn't believe the trout would ever see our flies in such discolored water.

Well, the wind is blowing. Did your power stay on? Yes, gasoline has the most BTU's per unit of volume but it comes with considerable problems. Sacrificing a few BTU's for reliable starting, less maintenance, safe storage is why most larger home systems use LP/NG. (Typed while on GENERAC power)

The next 24 hours might be the first test of your new generator. (I'm glad I recently had the Generac's LP tank topped off) Park Rose Hardware should have LP fuel supply line to run propane, if you're not able to make the connection to your utility's natural gas supply line.

We shall call it: "Thine Answer to the humble duck hunters' prayers." Emergency generator LP tanks topped off. Sufficient 12gauge ammo on hand. Dog is ready. Bring it!

I'm nearly 30 years into various versions of backup/emergency generator systems. With the budget of ~$1500, and you having plumbed in NG, you will be well served by a tri-fuel generator, such as: https://firmanpowerequipment.com/products/t07571 And an Interlock switch so you can select any...

mine survived Patagonia and were the envy of the group

@ shawn seeger, Thank you for the great pics. The Orkneys are about the only place outside the NW that I really want to visit. You mention the ancient sites being everywhere, and that is what far nw Ireland, County Mayo, was like. The entire landscape was a museum sans entry fees, interpretive...

Wow, if you were in Orkney, you must of seen/visited some of the megaliths...pics please!

.35" @ Columbia Co lowlands

Don't forget the Wheatland Ferry on the Willamette. And BTW, Gov. Kotek put the kibosh on proposed tolls so the Hawt Mad folks can direct their ire toward something else...like...what's causing these record temperature heat waves?

"Rediscovering Turtle Island, a first peoples' account of the sacred geography of America" by Taylor Keen. The author extensively references two books I've heard of but never read - "Custer Died for Your Sins" and "God is Red" - has me adding those the to-be-read list.

Understand...the back-way from Ripplebrook Store to Lake Harriet is closed for their convenience, not the stated cause of "protecting us from falling trees". There's hardly any trees left along that road. My road with its overhanging cottonwoods is more hazardous than that closed road.

An unfortunate update.... that back way gravel road by the Ripplebrook Store is closed again. Yesterday, June 1, after coming down to Harriet via Timothy Lake I tried to continue on and encountered brand new signs that the road was closed, threatening prosecution, etc. From what I saw two...

Whatever happened to BTO? They were huge for a year or two and ??????? Had 'em on 8-track.