For our non-Oregonian friends and relatives - if you are ever in Oregon during spring time or late spring, it is more likely that you encounter varied seasons in one day. For instance, we started out in West Linn with spring in full swing, an hour later passing through Mt. Hood, the snow was falling and there were snow on the ground, then as we drove past Madras, the sun was shining through the desert and when we arrived in Bend, it was in early spring. The next day we drove to Mt. Bachelor and there were snow all over and one of the major roads were closed due to snow! On the other hand, regardless of the season, the coastal waters of Oregon are always cold! These are the pictures we took during our spring adventure. Enjoy! HAPPY EASTER!
MARCH 24, 2015
Portland/West Linn - Spring time!
First stop ...
Mt. Hood - Winter time!
Madras - the Desert
Arrival at the destination
River walk trail by the Deschutes on our way to the Old Mill district
The Old Mill District
The beaver by the Deschutes river
Other delightful visitors at the Old Mill District
The original smoke stack from the old mill preserved by REI
Anthony's Restaurant - toasting Joe's belated birthday
MARCH 25, 2015
After breakfast at "Victoria's" - it is time for another day of exploring the vicinities in Bend!
Mt. Bachelors
Sunriver Resort
The Cascade Lakes - Elk Lake
The Lava Lake
The origin of the Deschutes river
The beautiful cascades
Capping the day at "Hola"
MARCH 26
The High Desert Museum
Bobcat
Playful racoon
Posing with an "early settler"
The Birds of Prey in captivity
Sea anemone
The beautiful mountains: Sisters, Broken Top & Mt. Bachelor
The Lava Land
Mt. Diamond Peak by Odell Lake
MARCH 27
Ecola Park
Finally, after hiking up and down the Ecola trails - the Crescent Bay!
Ending the day with caramel popcorn & Pacman - Seaside
MARCH 29
Back in Portland
Washington Park
Sauvie Island
The minute black speck in the blue sky is one of the 2 bald eagles flying
and disturbing hundreds of geese grazing in the grassland
Like any vacation - spring break has come to an end!
Cheers - HAPPY SPRING!
