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Fogged in? How about a very clear distraction? The Autumn High Prairian is out now. Download the PDF of this edition or Read online … Continue reading
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King Arthur Baking Company, contributed by Debbie McDonald Debbie’s comment: “This is a delicious way to use up excess summer zucchini. We found no frosting was required as these brownies are very rich and moist (with no hint of zucchini … Continue reading
Terra McLeod With winter on its way, it’s the perfect time to update your reading list and find new indoor activities for the whole family. Here are some new and trending reading suggestions–the library has something for everyone! FVRL … Continue reading
“Klickitat Canyon” 9×12” Pastel on Paper by Lita Colligan, local High Prairie artist. Other prairie art is exhibited on Lita’s Instagram account at Lita.Colligan Studio or you can contact her at Lita.Colligan@gmail.com. ^ Top … Continue reading
Tom McMackin High Prairie had a very fire-quiet 2024! The fire seasons for some communities near and far were, and continue to be, catastrophic. News and social media sources have daily stories of wildfires and evacuation orders. California and the … Continue reading
From Living Things by Anne Porter On a clear winter’s eveningThe crescent moon And the round squirrels’ nestIn the bare oak Are equal planets. ^ Top … Continue reading
Quite an Adventure for Enthusiasts Lori Sweeney Given the hot temperatures in India this past summer, I should not have been surprised that when I got out of the airport taxi at 3 am, my glasses fogged up in the heat. For 3 … Continue reading
Sarah Hancock, Fire Chief All Klickitat County Burn Bans have been rescinded as of October 23, 2024. Thankfully, High Prairie only experienced 2 wildfires this season: 1 caused by a lawnmower striking a rock and 1 caused by lightning. Both … Continue reading
Chris Sokol I fell in love with these showy yellow sunflowers after moving to our home in Stacker Butte. A key inspiration for learning all I could about Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittate) is from our local jewel of wildflower knowledge … Continue reading
THANK YOU! My heart was so warmed and happy with the wonderful remembrances many of you shared following Myrin Bentz’s Memorial at the Community Center. You patiently watched the original video of his memorial in Portland. Then so many of … Continue reading
Looking for a project for the winter months? How about building a Bluebird House, or buying one pre-made through eBay (where I purchase mine) and even better, consider setting a Bluebird Trail starting with a few houses. Here are a … Continue reading
On November 13, while Gene Zitterkopf was at home and Sally Zitterkopf was at a lunch in The Dalles, a strange thing happened. Gene heard a rock from nowhere hit the side of their house. It left a noticeable dent … Continue reading
Condensed from: www.parkseed.com/blog/an-introduction-to-microgreen-gardening-and-how-to-get-started If you are a gardener, late fall to early spring can seem like the longest time of the year. Depending on where you live, it can be impossible to grow crops outdoors. Yes, you preserved as much as … Continue reading
Bonnie Long “My High Prairie,” the recently published collection of Doug Taylor’s stories, has sold out! All 200 copies are now in the hands of Doug’s appreciative fans. Doug is amazed and pleased, and he thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many friends … Continue reading
Lori Sweeney Did you know senior lunches are served every Tuesday in Lyle? And there’s a contingent of High Prairie folks who regularly attend, including our newest HP author, Doug Taylor, who even mentions the senior lunch in his book! This … Continue reading
Debbie McDonald This month’s newsletter from bearwise.org focuses on bears searching for a good winter den – it could be on your property where you least expect to find a bear. An amazing fact is that bears do not have … Continue reading
Election of New Officers and Directors Gwen Berry At their October 24, 2024, general meeting, the High Prairie Community Council elected new officers and directors. President Sharon Aleckson resigned from her position, commenting that she is “81 and done.” She … Continue reading
This summer we bring you the aurora borealis captured by Rodney Moorehead, which we captured, in turn, on p. 8. Also featured in this edition is the announcement of Doug Taylor’s long-anticipated book of his memories and stories of High … Continue reading
Rodney Moorehead On the night of Sunday 8/11/24, we were witness to another great showing of the Aurora Borealis here in Lyle, Wa. Almost as vivid as the display back in May, this particular event had an added bonus, it … Continue reading
Sabrina L’Heureux Contributed by Peg Caliendo I In this forest, the deserted path waits for snow. For now, it is littered with leaves like gold coins marking the way home. More permanent than breadcrumbs, if only you would follow. II I find them fluttering like love-notes on … Continue reading
Based on https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday The Labor Day holiday is celebrated nationally on the first Monday in September. It grew out of the late 19th century organized labor movement, and it quickly became a national holiday as the labor movement assumed a … Continue reading
“Camassia” 9×12” Pastel on paper by High Prairie resident, Lita Colligan. Lita’s paintings of Gorge land and skyscapes will be for sale at the High Prairie Xmas Fair this winter. ^ Top … Continue reading
Tom McMackin Firewise Program on High Prairie Thank you for checking in with Firewise on High Prairie! Wildfire is a force of Nature. It is our homegrown version of the hurricane/ flood/tornado disaster lottery for the western states, with an … Continue reading
Sarah Hancock, Fire Chief, Fire District #14 Thank you for your unwavering support in helping protect High Prairie during this challenging wildfire season. Your vigilance and cooperation have been instrumental in keeping our community safe. Unfortunately, this wildfire season is … Continue reading
Gwen Berry Myrin Bentz, a long-time member of the High Prairie community, died on June 29, 2024, at the age of 88. Although Myrin and his wife, Audrey, moved from High Prairie five years ago, they hold an outsize place … Continue reading