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Bumpy Blacksnake climbs Blues foothills
In early summer 2023, looking for a new road to explore, I drove Blacksnake Ridge Road.
Joseph, Oregon delivers a change of scenery
You’d have to drive 1,000 miles in the Midwest to get such a drastic change of scenery.
Maloney Mountain Road offers treasures aplenty
I have driven the North Touchet Road out of Dayton, intending to do the Maloney Mountain Road loop. It’s for anyone who can afford a tank of gas and doesn’t care if his car gets dirty.
Transform your vegetable garden with hummingbird magic
The black-chinned hummingbird dropped from his tomato cage perch to peruse the columbine, providing just enough time for me to snap a few photos as he hovered and dipped into the cone-like flower...
Explore the Blues on Summit Road loop
The weather is ideal for this long drive through the Blue Mountains to celebrate the start of summer. Airy vistas and alluring views abound.
Palouse — rhymes with moose — offers great destination any time of year
Any day of the week and any season of the year is a fine time to explore this wheat kingdom.
The dramatic lives of Walla Walla ducks
It’s springtime in Walla Walla and the ducks of Garrison Creek are at it again.
Starbuck loop offers sweet gumdrop hills views
A loop from Waitsburg to Starbuck to Dayton and back to Waitsburg promises impressive views.
Strike, gutter and everything in between, Walla Walla's bowling scene
For a while, the fate of bowling alleys was uncertain, but Walla Walla's lanes are still bustling and better than ever.
Oregon Hills loop offers rollercoaster drive with a view
Oregon Hills may not make the state’s seven wonders list. But if you want a nice Sunday drive and are not in a hurry, it’s a great way to ride a rollercoaster without paying theme park prices...
Imagining Walla Walla 60 years in the future
Perhaps then a six-lane highway will loop the city with fast food joints and motels at every intersection. Now there are mules and kestrels.
For vast views, try the Tucannon in autumn
The Tucannon River valley bustles in summer. Swarms of swimmers, assemblages of anglers, herds of hikers. Come fall, however, I seem to have the place to myself.
Touchet's The Baking Cowgirl LLC is best known for cute cow cupcakes
What started as a therapeutic hobby has become its own creature as "The Baking Cowgirl" Jennifer Stephens creates unique and fun confections for a variety of events.
Salmon fishing at Hanford Reach an adventure waiting to happen
Hanford Reach is a unique area which combines free-flowing water, abundant wildlife and entombed nuclear reactors.
Escape to Heppner and Ukiah — the high, wide and lonely
I am en route to Heppner, then Ukiah, then home, a grand loop of the high, wide and lonely.
Circling the Grande Ronde Valley in morning’s first light
The Grand Ronde Valley in the early morning is a sight for sore eyes.
Lake Hiyúumptipin southeast of Pilot Rock proves worthy destination
Life is full of surprises.
1999 wheat harvest mural by Carol Poppenga brings Fort Walla Walla exhibit to life
The mural now envelopes the enormous exhibit of a 1919 Harris combine machine and a fully dressed team of 33 fiberglass mules.
Firefighter turned artist uses past mistakes as motivation for perfection
The first thing one notices when walking into Russ Kroum’s workshop, located near his Walla Walla home, is wood.
Backroad beckons on Blacksnake Ridge
It’s a lazy, hazy late spring day.
Dayton: the perfect getaway for thrift shopping and lunch
It was a gorgeous, sunny June day with some of the bluest skies I’d ever seen when my friend Nina and I decided to take a road trip to Dayton.
Wildhorse loop in Oregon serves up scenic views
Growing up in the country, driving a hay truck at 1 mph, I learned to dodge potholes and cows.
Walla Walla elementary students grow a connection to food and gardens
Green Park Elementary is one of four Walla Walla elementary schools with a garden program aimed at teaching students how to grow foods to live healthily and sustainably. The after school program ...
Waitsburg and Prescott make for a pleasant nearby getaway
Not having a green thumb and not excited about spring cleaning, I hit the road, wife Wonder in tow.
Golf or fish: A conundrum
”...at the end of the day, you can't fry up a golf ball and dip it in tartar sauce.” – Daymond John
Blue Mountain Archers create an inclusive space for learning and sport
“Epic” is a trendy adjective heard in conversations describing a superior or memorable event, even a romance.
Having a goal in mind can improve photography outcomes
We talked last month about the importance of waiting to improve the photographs you capture and how the best images are often in the future waiting to be captured.
Welcome to the 'Walouse'
The Facebook lady was adamant: "Dixie is not in the Palouse!!!!!"
Being patient and working the scene yields better photos
Perhaps the biggest thing that I've learned in four decades of shooting is that what you first see is almost never the best photo.
Snowy Blues beckon for an enchanting drive
Winter is fading, but the Blue Mountains retain some of their snowy beauty.
Trainer Leum Unutoa works with dogs and owners on relationship reinforcement
To be safe or unsafe ─ that is the question. Dogs’ brains are wired for that dichotomy, not wired for spite, naughtiness, or ferocity despite human anthropomorphic projections about canine ba...
Wags to Whiskers in Walla Walla has something for every dog or cat
Linné Wagner believes in the importance of having a local brick-and-mortar pet supply store that carries options with natural ingredients that you can't find at bigger establishments.
Shooting with a micro lens to capture the little things
At the first sign of trouble, I make sure to replace old photography hard drives. I save everything worth saving to at least two drives, which are kept in separate locations.
Sumptuous South Fork serves up a feast for the senses
Sometimes the best therapy is a drive in the country.
Two by Two: Eloping in style’s a new throwback
Rites make mighty good glue ─ at least many married couples say so.
Walla Walla grownups pass along their favorite children's Christmas books
A lot of grownups around the Walla Walla Valley are more than happy to share their favorite children’s Christmas books, passing them down to the next generation of kids.
Swing a fly for steelhead
Leaden skies promise welcome rain, but nary a breeze stirs the water surface. A small flock of pelicans gives a splash of white to the upstream tip of a gravel bar island. Across the river, the H...
Day Tripper: Take a bite of Biscuit Ridge
I look for a “Sunday drive” close to home. Biscuit Ridge Road fits the bill. The name intrigues me. Perhaps I will also find Gravy Creek. Jelly Lake. Or Spam Mountain.
Photography in Lehman’s Terms: Don’t stop life to photograph it this holiday season
’Tis the season ye merry photographers. No idea what the statistics are, but I have a pretty good idea there is no time like the holidays for shooting tons of pictures. Back in the day, I’d w...
Off the beaten trail at Cricket Flat
Good Road is anything but good.
Gift ideas for the outdoor adventurer
Instead of making a list of wants at holiday time, I tell my family what not to buy.
A look at how U-B photographer alumnus Jeff Horner cropped images for high impact results
People and action are the essence of photojournalism, but it can be paralyzing. The shear volume of photo possibilities is overwhelming at times. Read tips from our longtime photographer Greg Leh...
Target Meadows - a campground north of Tollgate in the Blue Mountains
No bombs bursting in air or rocket’s red glare.
Tips from the U-B's Greg Lehman for capturing great sports shots
As one of those sports photographers carrying a bazooka-like lens, people figure I know a thing or two. Equipment does matter, but not nearly as much as many parents think.
Local artisans shine on Walla Walla Valley Handcrafted
Hand-stitched leather purses, engraved wall art, comfy neck pillows, you name it — it can be found in Walla Walla Valley Handcrafted, a Facebook group dedicated to local handiwork.
Greg Lehman talks shop about the subject, and framing, in your photography
Framing an image is the bare essence of photography, but not a simple topic.
Hoppin’ and boppin’ along rockin’ Robinette Mountain Road
My destination is Robinette Mountain Road. Topping out at almost 4,000 feet above sea level, the road should offer a cool break from the valley floor.
Explore the legacy of Indigenous arts in the Walla Walla Valley
Local tribes have fostered a rich cultural and artistic heritage, which has continued to the present.
Tips from U-B's Greg Lehman for focusing amid endless photo opportunities
People and action are the essence of photojournalism, but it can be paralyzing. The shear volume of photo possibilities is overwhelming at times. Read tips from our longtime photographer Greg Leh...
Beat the heat in the ‘cool’ Blue Mountains on this Skyline Loop drive
My "Beat the Heat" tour launches from Dayton. The goal? To reach Godman Guard Station via Skyline Road, loop around Bluewood ski area and return to town.