Deervetch is native to southwestern Washington, western Oregon south through California to Baja California. It is found in open areas of chaparral, pine woodlands, roadside verges and other disturbed areas. It is an excellent plant for reestablishment of burned and logged areas.
Long ago I came to the conclusion that the favorite past-time of man in general was to skin the socks off of his fellow man. To get the best of a fellow human, stranger or friend, brazenly or subtly, especially in a material way, was the approved method of demonstrating his superiority over his trusting or gullible associates.
This week we’ll meet a very rare Oregon resident. The upside is if you do see one, you’ll know it right away! Meet the Arctic skipper (Carterocephalus mandan).
Welcome to the wonderful world of washable area rugs!
My house has very little carpet, which I am grateful for. Many dog owners probably understand why. Especially if you have puppies, senior dogs or rescue dogs.
Welcome to Part II of All Things: Quirky/Unique Oregon Hotels. As promised in Part I – this week we’ll explore a couple of deep woods options.
This week let us look at the white flowering Ceanothus Oregon Tea and Snowbush both late spring early summer blooming. Oregon Tea Tree is an erect deciduous shrub with alternate leaves.
June 6, 1968 “In Memory of Friday, Born May 13, 1954, Died August 15, 1955.” On a rocky point jutting westward from near the top of the Chetco-Illinois divide, near the tumble-down cabin on an old mining claim, a tiny grave no more than 3…
This week we take wing with one of our local more-often-heard-than-seen hawks. Meet the red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus).
This week’s Rogue is a follow-up to the Feb. 4, 2026 column. Which was (apparently – time flies!) the last time I trimmed my dogs.