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Friday, February 29, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

Today we went for a walk to a place that is very popular in Bend and that is Pilot Butte. We have lived here for 15 yrs and have never made this climb before. The weather was perfect for this kind of a climb, it is 1.75 miles one way,And a climb UP the hill. For 2 people that is really out of shape, this was a work out for us. But the view once we got there was amazing. I will post more photos later on as well. Click on the photos for larger version Pilot Butte is an instinct volcano, it is a cinder cone which rises nearly 500 ft above the surrounding plains. Bend is one of the very few cities in the United States with volcanoes located within there boundaries

This is Mt Jefferson from here you can see so many of the mountain ranges.

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44 comments:

  1. JulianaFebruary 28, 2008 10:05 PM

    I like your second and third photos.

    Hope you visit mine also :D Thanks

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2008 10:05 PM

    wow..blue clear sky. Love it

    Will you visit mine Thanks

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  3. Daniel J SantosFebruary 29, 2008 1:00 AM

    Fantastic view of the mt Jefferson, all beautiful images, well done.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2008 1:41 AM

    Amazing photos. Loved the first one where the mountains appears in the distance.

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  5. FO - 2February 29, 2008 2:51 AM

    Great Sky Watch Lilli! :)
    I love number three.
    I`m glad that i can follow you through your blog. Nice adventures.
    Happy weekend!

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  6. SandyCarlsonFebruary 29, 2008 2:51 AM

    Gorgeous presentation, Lilli!

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  7. RandiFebruary 29, 2008 3:41 AM

    To day the snow is poring down from my sky...so this was nice to see:))

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  8. MicheleFebruary 29, 2008 4:17 AM

    WOW... What an amazing view!! I'd be standing there forever and I wouldn't want to go home... LOL

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  9. MarieFebruary 29, 2008 4:43 AM

    Beautiful photos! Great sky watch!

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  10. dotFebruary 29, 2008 4:47 AM

    I agree that it was worth the climb. You got some great pictures up there. Beautiful views!

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  11. DarylFebruary 29, 2008 5:43 AM

    Lilli, I look forward to your photos each week .. and these are well worth the climb .. :)

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  12. TomFebruary 29, 2008 5:57 AM

    WOW
    I will be back to read up more from the link and catch you again this weekend..

    What a view that is... ;o)

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  13. DeeMomFebruary 29, 2008 6:34 AM

    The cloud that is a wisp…looks like fishing FLY, as in fly-fishing stuff ;) great bird shot as well

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2008 6:54 AM

    What a treat today to see all this beautiful landscape the the bird! :) Have a great weekend.

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  15. NessaFebruary 29, 2008 8:00 AM

    That lone mountain peak is so interesting.

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  16. PaulieFebruary 29, 2008 8:18 AM

    Beautiful view! I wish I had gone with you!!!!!!!!!

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  17. kuanyin333February 29, 2008 8:18 AM

    The hike was worth it--look at these gorgeous photos!

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  18. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 29, 2008 8:19 AM

    Wonderful photos! What a view!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 29, 2008 8:34 AM

    Really Great Sky Watch !!

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  20. AngieFebruary 29, 2008 8:41 AM

    Hi,
    These are absolutely stunning! I bet it was well worht the effort involved to see views like these.Thanks for sharing them.

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  21. PetuniaFebruary 29, 2008 8:44 AM

    Great shots but i love the last one with the bird!

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  22. Small City ScenesFebruary 29, 2008 8:55 AM

    What a great little climb with fantastic views. Love the photos. MB

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  23. Ví LeardiFebruary 29, 2008 8:59 AM

    Loved your pictures ...thaks a lot for your visit....see you soon...

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2008 9:23 AM

    what a great perspective/views. I think it's worth the walk up.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2008 9:34 AM

    amazing group of pictures!

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  26. DickFebruary 29, 2008 9:36 AM

    Wow, great view. Why don't we have something like that!!!!!

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  27. AnneFebruary 29, 2008 10:04 AM

    So nice...wonder what kind of bird it is ?? In the top there...


    Nice weekend to you, from Norway.

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  28. Craver ViiFebruary 29, 2008 10:21 AM

    A volcano within city limits? Nice place to visit...

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  29. SharonFebruary 29, 2008 10:47 AM

    What a view, I agree, it would be worth the workout :)

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  30. WillardFebruary 29, 2008 10:56 AM

    Beautiful images!

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  31. CaroleFebruary 29, 2008 11:29 AM

    I love the Northwest, and I really love your pictures.

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  32. KimFebruary 29, 2008 12:43 PM

    I love the volcano and the mountain, they are both wonderful. I also really like the airplane contrail photo, it grabs the light. Great shots :)

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  33. KOSTASFebruary 29, 2008 1:11 PM

    Marvellous the photographs, and post with information!
    Have a nice Weekend

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  34. Uma por DiaFebruary 29, 2008 1:18 PM

    Very nice series :)

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  35. DonnaFebruary 29, 2008 1:59 PM

    Loving those streaks in the sky!

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  36. Misty DawnSFebruary 29, 2008 4:49 PM

    What breathtaking views and photos!

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  37. LindaFebruary 29, 2008 8:28 PM

    I'm so glad you took that climb for us to be able to see those views. Simply Beautiful.

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  38. Dancin FoolFebruary 29, 2008 11:46 PM

    How beautiful and worth the walk. Is that your camper? I used to have a dodge camper van, similar but not as big, such a great way to travel.

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  39. Daniel Chérouvrier March 01, 2008 1:42 AM

    Wonderland !
    I hope you met a black tailed jack rabbit !

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  40. Luiz Santilli JrMarch 01, 2008 5:34 AM

    BEAUTIFUL SHOTS!

    I HAVE A FANTASTIC SHOT IM MY BLOG!

    LUIZ - FORM BRAZIL

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  41. chanphengMarch 01, 2008 5:53 AM

    I used to live in the Pacific NW so your photos made me remember my backpacking trips along the Pacific Crest trail and the sparkling air during the summers (when it wasn't raining, although that could be nice too).

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  42. AndreeMarch 01, 2008 3:47 PM

    What kind of bird is that? It's great. I'm glad the volcanoes are extinct: what a mess if not! My SWF is here. Thank you.

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  43. Kerri FarleyMarch 02, 2008 5:01 AM

    Fabulous shots!! Great Skywatch post!

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  44. BarbaraMarch 02, 2008 2:01 PM

    Fantastic views - well worth the walk.

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