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A smoky 4th of July from Lake Chelan

Could have been a nice sunny 4th of July but instead is a windy, Smoky day. Guess no fireworks of this year.

u/Lowtek33 — 1 day ago
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Timelapse of yesterday's sunrise and Mt Hood.

Got upt at 3:45am and then got blasted by non stop 40mph winds for this one. Totally worth it.

u/indieaz — 2 days ago

Snow Lake trail, early morning to avoid crowds as much as possible. It was packed today, which wasn't unexpected. Beautiful and it cleared up!

u/sean_d_mooney — 2 days ago

Recommendations for a solo trip from SF to Cannon Beach

Usually when I go to Oregon, it’s always to Portland. This is my first time driving along the pacific northwest highway, and i’m really excited. Just trying to fill my days with cool things to do or see, and yummy places to eat. While I would really love to hike, I feel very nervous to do it on my own, so probably won’t be doing much this trip.

I just need relaxing, quiet and calm vibes. Ultimately, my main goals are to branch out on my own to gain some independence after a rough year, and to just be by the ocean every day with some other activities mixed in. On one of my cannon beach days, I do plan on driving over to Portland to do some shopping/thrifting and sweet treat spots.

I’ll be driving through Mendocino and The Redwoods and stopping near Eureka, then have two nights in Newport (was planning to do one night, but had to make it for two), and then 3 nights in Cannon Beach.

Any recommendations?? Please and thank you!

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u/amazedandconfused44 — 2 days ago
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Here Comes the Fire Cavalry. Lyle, WA 6/28/2026

Wildfire air support descends upon the town of Lyle, WA to suppress the Lyle Hill fire on 6/28/2026. While winds gusting to over 50 mph rapidly pushed the fire eastward and uphill, the lower flank was still steadily descending towards the residences at the edge of town. Helicopters, air tankers, fire bosses and super scoopers lead the air assault and saved the town from wildfire once again for the second year in a row. These heroes really put on one hell of an airshow.

u/RobbyMillerPhoto — 3 days ago