dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Happy fall, everyone! I found the solitary giant in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and the twins in my front yard. It’s nice to be able to shop locally! 000 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Beautiful boat and beautiful scenery, one made by Cape Falcon Kayaks and the other by Mother Nature. Willapa Bay in Southwest Washington is a treasure. 040 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Came across this natural sculpture created by a forest fire. 060 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 21/03/2026First trip up Munra point after the 2017 fire. Beautiful views and flowers, and hopefully nothing to add later regarding the copious poison oak lower down. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Had a lovely day hiking in the Columbia Gorge after the atmospheric river passed through. Still a big fan of water going under bridges rather than over them. 070 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Wild bird populations have been in decline for years. This squirrel killed a beautiful little goldfinch and gnawed on its head for a few seconds before losing interest. Please keep your squirrels indoors where they belong! 040 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 10/11/2025I want everyone to be free to ride three-legged unicorns on forest trails. 060 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Laziest mushroom hunting expedition; walked thirty feet out the front door and picked part of lunch. It’s rough in the Portland war zone. 040 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Glad to be back in a small boat on some big water. Nine miles of solo rowing, with the cutest boat and the nicest people meeting me at Tongue Point. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Passed this hefty symbol of love canoeing the Green River on our 25th anniversary with our son on the trip. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Utah, two years ago. I’m not good at playing with filters and contrasts on my phone camera, so I let nature do it for me. 0891 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Anniversary and Birthday all in one great weekend. 27 and 54, respectively, so half of my life well spent, and 20 years with our wonderful son is icing on the cake! 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 20/07/2025I’m guessing my boat is more fun than theirs. Felt good to get on some big water this morning! 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 20/07/2025U-paddle and pick spots are few and far between, but it sure is wonderful when you find one. Thimbleberries, native blackberries and salal all on the same bit of shoreline. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 05/07/2025My wife took this photo of a distressed bald eagle we rescued from drowning in 2001. I wish it would seem a little less symbolic of our nation as the years go by. 061 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Glad to finally get out outdoors again, doing something that helps me stop thinking about all the crap everybody can’t stop thinking about. 020 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 14/06/2025This isn’t a day of tranquility, but the hundreds of thousands who will be out in the streets protesting today do so in order to help put our nation back on the path to peace and justice. I wish everyone a safe and meaningful day, as well as biblical levels of rain on a certain someone’s parade. 020 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Canyoneering only a few hundred feet from a much loved trail, we were treated to pristine stretches of water etched basalt with no signs of human visitation. Alas, this was in 2016, and the following year, human stupidity visited the whole area via a forest fire sparked by fireworks. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 25/05/2025It doesn’t have a hot tub or tinted windows, but I’m sure this Japanese Communist Party bus throws a rollicking good time. Great way to paint the town red! Seen in 2014, hopefully still partying like it’s 1989. 020 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Broken leg reminiscing; Dropped Harvey Golden and Zephyr off for their first overnight voyage. 040 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 22/05/2025There’s never a good time to break a leg, and while I didn’t pick wisely, it could always have been worse. Instead of getting to share new photos of beautiful places, I’ll be doing some reminiscing. St Peter’s Dome from Kitani rock, 2014. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 13/05/2025It was glorious seeing some of Southern Washington’s really big trees in their full-upright position. Some were less upright and some were downright horizontal, but all impressive and beautiful to see. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Just checked; the Oregon coast is still amazing! 050 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Had a perfect spring weekend outing to a wildlife refuge and the central Oregon coast. My state definitely feels like paradise when the sun decides to visit 050 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Beautiful Portland day for a bike ride to a park where we got to hang out and take a stroll with several thousand friends and neighbors. 050 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Had a staring contest with these two young owls in a Portland city park today. They won. 070 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Article on Daily Kos stating the (almost) obvious. The fact that musk scored higher than his co-President on the same question may make the orange one jealous…. www.dailykos.com/story/2025/3...dailykos.comMusk's AI, Grok 2, Says Musk Is 85-90% A Russian Asset; Here Is It's Detailed ExplanationI asked Musk’s AI, Grok 2, what percentage likelihood is Elon Musk a Russian asset. I asked it to take into account: Musk’s public comments on NATO, Musk’s public comments on the EU, Musk’s public com... 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Here’s my list of reasons I don’t believe co-presidents musk and trump aren’t Russian operatives hell bent on destroying America: 1. Stay tuned for when I finish my list of 637 reasons why I think they are. 031 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Despite a few flowers trying to convince me it is Spring, Chris and I were in fact taking a lovely winter scramble hike in the Columbia River Gorge. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Thanks to Aaron, this boat was back in the water after about fifteen years of gathering dust. Two snow days gave me enough time to turn some lumber scraps into new paddles. 010 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Mount Hood is covered in snow now, but here’s a photo from Autumn when it was swathed in many gorgeous colors. 040 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Thanks for a great outing last weekend. The weather had us spoiled, but I’m ok with some spoiling this time of year 020 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Here’s a photo I took about seven years ago of a statue carved about 300 years ago of the Schmuck who’s becoming president tomorrow. 030 0
dongolden.bsky.social @dongolden.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Meta’s social media platforms will soon be pumping unfiltered crap to their users. Hoping for better here. 030 0
