Jeff Petersen

Shaped by persistent wind and snow, subalpine fir and whitebark pine trees in the Eagle Cap Wilderness near Maxwell Lake show grit as they gain tenuous footholds.

Fifty years ago, looking to the future, we thought by 2024 flying cars would be stuck in long traffic jams high over Walla Walla.

I met “Maxine” on the third of six switchbacks leading to Maxwell Lake high in Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon’s largest.

The last mile to Maxwell Lake presents slippery hiking challenges as well as panoramic views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Ever since I was knee high to Roy Rogers’ Palomino horse, Trigger, I have been practicing the frugal lifestyle.

Baby Boomers get blamed for a lot — climate change; grasshopper infestations; the high price of housing, postage, pharmaceuticals and health insurance; presidential candidates who are as old as dirt;

Angell Peak stands tall above the Elkhorn Crest Trail near Anthony Lakes. Jeff Petersen/Contributed Photo

I would recommend Sunday drive to all retirees. Be sure to have plenty of gas in the tank and patience packed, in case you run into other, older Sunday drivers

Happy on Mondays? You’re probably retired. Less happy? You might be in “pretirement,” the 10-year cou Your free access has ended.

Call me Mr. Sunshine. I’d optimistically raced up The Lakes Lookout trail 25 years ago, in my early 4 Your free access has ended.