Matthew Bates
@matthewleebates.bsky.social
Lover of the outdoors, dog dad to a very good boy, occasional drinker of whiskey, and taker of photos now and again. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
I went to the woods on a rainy and foggy day. It was nice.
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I went to the woods on a rainy and foggy day. It was nice.
My Veterans Day Paddle a couple days early.
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 AM
My Veterans Day Paddle a couple days early.
I found a beautiful spot in the Oregon woods today.
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I found a beautiful spot in the Oregon woods today.
On the water at Portland's Waterfront Park. It was a good day. No Kings.
October 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
On the water at Portland's Waterfront Park. It was a good day. No Kings.
Finished this project. I can't wait to get it on the water.
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Finished this project. I can't wait to get it on the water.
I finished my challenge for Stop Soldier Suicide today by reaching 92.36 miles. It's a worthwhile cause in a troubled country coming from war-torn Portland.
September 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I finished my challenge for Stop Soldier Suicide today by reaching 92.36 miles. It's a worthwhile cause in a troubled country coming from war-torn Portland.
Out on Estacada Lake tonight.
September 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Out on Estacada Lake tonight.
Some clown spoke at the UN today.
September 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Some clown spoke at the UN today.
It's a fucked up world. However, when I see how happy Kai is splashing in a mountain lake, things are a little better.
September 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It's a fucked up world. However, when I see how happy Kai is splashing in a mountain lake, things are a little better.
The joys of owning a Heeler. He's pretending not to see me.
September 19, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The joys of owning a Heeler. He's pretending not to see me.
Beautiful day.
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Beautiful day.
Yesterday, before the rain moved into the area.
September 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Yesterday, before the rain moved into the area.
I'm back on the water for Stop Soldier Suicide. Hope everyone is having a good night.
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I'm back on the water for Stop Soldier Suicide. Hope everyone is having a good night.
Paddling for Stop Soldier Suicide this month. It's a very worthwhile cause.
September 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Paddling for Stop Soldier Suicide this month. It's a very worthwhile cause.
Kai and I were camping for a few days.
August 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Kai and I were camping for a few days.
Along the Columbia River last night.
August 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Along the Columbia River last night.
Home sweet home for a day or two. I love the breeze along the river.
August 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Home sweet home for a day or two. I love the breeze along the river.
I'm making progress on my new/old kayak project. Can't wait to get it on the water.
July 28, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I'm making progress on my new/old kayak project. Can't wait to get it on the water.
You gotta love South Park.
July 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
You gotta love South Park.
Kai seems to be enjoying the new cot and tent.
July 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Kai seems to be enjoying the new cot and tent.
My happy boy Kai.
July 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
My happy boy Kai.
We got some new residents. They're kind of cute.
July 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
We got some new residents. They're kind of cute.
Kai was quite pleased with the dirt bath he took in the pasture.
July 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Kai was quite pleased with the dirt bath he took in the pasture.
Waking up in a tent with my dog trying to crawl into my sleeping bag.
June 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Waking up in a tent with my dog trying to crawl into my sleeping bag.