And now from our 'crazy but true' department. It's been 229 days since Portland, Oregon has had three days, back to back, with highs of 70 degrees or more. Isn't that just crazy? Yes. But it's also true. The last time this happened was September 28, 29 & 30, 2010. Officially, here's … [Read more...]
31 Years Later: Mount St. Helens Eruption Seen In 3-D, Best Recreation of May 1980 Blast
If this new 3-D image of the Mount St. Helens eruption ever finds its way onto a postcard, it may be the next best seller! Because more than thirty years after Mount St. Helens shook and exploded, the top selling postcards in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington continue to be of this … [Read more...]
Mississippi River Flood: Images From Space Show Area Around New Orleans
It's a battle of rural versus urban. Country life versus city living. And man versus nature. You're looking at an incredible (and brand new) satellite view of the NOCO Levee near New Orleans, Louisiana. A company named Digital Globe takes images like these. In this particular picture … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort After Epic La Nina Season
Spring skiing this year at Mount Hood Meadows? Forget about it. Because in spring 2011 the resort saw unbelievable amounts of quality winter-like powder piling up in both March & April. This photo posted by Temira on the resort's flickr page shows the deep powder and sunshine combo on … [Read more...]
Ice Clouds Create Unusual Sight Over Portland And Hood River
I love it when I'm surprised by the skies. I was on Portland's east side when I turned a corner and there it was: a faint halo or 'ring around the sun' with a big bright spot on top. S-u-r-p-r-i-s-e! That bright light is called a 'tangent arc' and if it's going to form, it'll be right … [Read more...]
Rare Deep Sea Octopus Discovered And Recorded Off Oregon Coast
It's nickname is the 'Dumbo octopus'. And apparently, it lives off the Oregon coast! It's scientific name is the 'Grimpoteuthis Bathynectes octopus'. I'm glad this is not a podcast blog--I'd never be able to say that one! This creature is part of the incredible sea life that … [Read more...]
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