Photos by Jon N. Powell : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

great pic... is this a model??? or is it a trick of real life ?

Jim, I would love to hear more stories about the train line from Banks to Vernonia. If you care to put some stories down, I would love to read them.

take care, jon

Yes there was definitely monkeys on that small island. We took several trips down the old spanish stairs to that wonderful hidden beach. I never saw any monkeys on the big island, but they were certainly on those small islands in the picture in 1970-72. I never saw a snake on the island but understand now they are an epidemic nuisance.

The only way to get to Larch Mountain is by hiking, unless you can get the lumber company to open the gate. But it is not a hard hike. hmmmm. I looked at some pictures and I don't recall ever seeing this flower anywhere in the forest. I am suspicious that you have the wrong Larch Mountain. The one in this picture is in the Tillamook forest. The more famous one is backup behind Multnomah falls.

Cheers, jon

Glad you like it. Have a nice day.

I like this photo. Voted

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You can also visit my gallery or my favorite photo.

Thank you very much and gretings from Spain.

That does make more sense. So I guess the road used to be a rail line?

Great winter shot. Voted.

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Hey Jon...Glad you found it. Pretty cool isn't it. I was amazed how well preserved it was. Took that picture while camping up there while there was still snow on the ground in some places. :-) Don't know of any others unfortunately. Will let you know if I do though.

This is a nice hike. Short and Steep. Good view from the top, if it isn't socked in with fog and cloud. (which is often). However.... I saw no Cedars.