Full Moon Rising Over Killin Wetlands

The full Cold Moon will rise at 4:31 PM on what will hopefully be a clear Sunday afternoon in December. From Killin's 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 waterfowl, nutria and maybe an elk or otter. The rains have returned, so the wetlands have transformed into vast mirrors reflecting trees, hills, and sky. 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 parking lot, set up our tripods, snuggle into our chairs and blankets, and watch for the moon to become visible over the hills around 4:50 PM at 47° azimuth.

Bring $5 cash, water, headlamp/light source, binoculars, 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 get there early.