Full Moon Rising Over Killin Wetlands

The full Hunter's Moon will rise at 5:34 PM on what will hopefully be a clear Sunday evening in October. From Killin Wetlands Nature Park parking lot, you can get a pretty tasty view with a telephoto when the sunset often dresses Mt. Hood in a pink negligee for the evening--Ooo, la, la!

First, we'll walk very slowly about 1 mi. out and back down paved NW Cedar Canyon Road to the west slough to photograph autumn colors, waterfowl, and nutria (and maybe an elk or otter). The fall migration is in full swing, so it should be good birding. If time allows, you can explore the little 0.7 mi. trail loop through the park, itself, before it gets too dark. Then we'll return to the paved parking lot, set up our tripods, snuggle into our chairs and blankets, and watch for the moon to become visible over the hills around 5:55 PM at 67° azimuth.

Bring $5 cash only (no Venmo), water/snacks, headlamp/light source, binoculars/scope, camping chair with blankets, weather appropriate clothing, and all your photography gear. Restroom on site. Adults only, please, and no pets, thanks. We're settin' out promptly at the start time, so arrive 15 minutes early.