There is no shortage of awesome hiking here in Oregon! We've gone east and west so far and it has been fantastic. Saturday we took the last weekend before work starts up to get out to the coast. After an hour and a half of some amazing driving through the Oregon Coast Range we made it to Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park. Think massive trees, cliffs and awesome beaches.
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| Tree Hugger |
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| Abandoned light house in the Pacific |
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| We picked and ate dozens of Salmonberries. Delicious. |
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| People surfing... in Oregon |
The majority of our hiking, however, has been to the East in the Columbia Gorge and the Cascades. Mt. Hood is still covered in snow and it is quite cold and windy up there.
The Gorge has some of the coolest waterfalls. Some of which are a pretty good hike to get to, others... maybe a little more difficult.
Our most recent hike, after a short work day, was to the lower Oneonta falls. The trail was described as more of a wade up a creek than a trail... not joking. Also, wade may have been the wrong word. The first obstacle, after crossing the creek was a massive log jam.
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| Seriously: this was the trail... no support, some logs moved a bit but... |
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| We made it to the other side |
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| It gets a bit deep... still the trail |
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| You can see part of the falls, but sadly the camera had to be left behind... |
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| It got deep... and really cold. |
We had steam coming off of us as we got out and were sort of numb. But the falls were totally worth it. Next time, waterproof bag for a camera so we can get a shot... also, we'll go on a sunny day when its warmer than 65 out.
Dear Brent and Cate,
ReplyDeleteIt warms my heart to see you both embracing your new adventure together with big smiles on your faces. How beautiful an area to explore. It has been five years since we drove the OR coast but look forward to sharing the fun with you hopefully this fall. It does sadden Dad and me at times because we can no longer jump in the car to drive up and meet you for an afternoon and dinner in SA anymore, but we are so happy for you to enjoy all your new surroundings and lifestyle. Love Mom
These pictures are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing..looks like an awesome experience.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!
Amanda
Love the pictures! Great shots. ~T
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI don't think that qualifies as a hike... more a swim if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures...Oh they're lovely! I think you should shoot a calendar...Oregon Splendor 2015
ReplyDeleteThe eighth picture of the brook and green trees immediately brought forth "and he shall be like a tree planted by water whose leaf doesn't wither"
The lighthouse should be the cover!
You two have much in common with Serg and Tash!
God Bless!
Love Aunt Patsy