Our new campground in Estacada, Oregon
Felt like we were in a jungle!
It was a deep secluded back in site
With a large private yard!
Great for enjoying a fire...
and a local brew!
A trail in the campground begins from a suspension bridge over Clear Creek
Into the forest and right to this swim hole.
If only it was warm enough outside to swim in the 50 degree water.
The park road leading to our campsite (you can see our yellow kayak).
Portland
Washington Park
Vietnam Vets of Oregon Memorial
Hummingbird (still trying to figure out what type)
When he displayed his throat matched the flowers
International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park
Downtown Portland
Rogue Distillery and Public House
10 Barrel Brewing Co.
The taps inside 10 Barrel
Bumping into Ryan's friend, Rob Novy, at 10 Barrel was the best part!
When we got back to the campground, we got to see Star Wars; The Force Awakens under the stars :)
Columbia River Gorge
Parked in Mosier to cycle on the this section of the Historic Columbia River Highway
One of the lookouts along the ride.
River on one side...
cliffs on the other side.
Saw lots of barges going by on the river
It was a very windy day. You can see the white caps on the river.
Mosier Twin Tunnels - Engineered
by John A. Elliot and constructed between 1919 and 1921, the tunnels were
closed in 1955 with the completion of Interstate 84 following the banks of the
Columbia River.
Originally the tunnels were 17 feet wide but with the advent of larger
cars they were widened to 20 feet. The Tunnels were closed in 1955 because of
safety issues. With help of Senator Mark Hatfield, the twin tunnels were
re-opened in July 2000 for bicycle and foot traffic.
One of the viewpoints in the tunnel
The view from the tunnel
You can see Mt. Adams (one of the Cascade volcanoes) in the distance
Zoomed in on Mt. Adams
Beautiful wildflowers along the ride
Basalt cliffs
It was a fun, but windy ride! Ten miles round trip - Good workout!
Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge
The Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge. It was commissioned in the early twentieth century by businessman Samuel Hill and dedicated on July 4, 1918 as a memorial to those who had died in World War I. The memorial was completed in 1929.
Views of the valley and Columbia River from Stonehenge
Sam Hill's grave (granite marker) sits nestled in the hillside just below Stonehenge.
Maryhill Museum of Art
The museum is situated on a bluff overlooking the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. The structure was originally intended as a mansion for entrepreneur Samuel Hill. It was named Maryhill for Hill's wife.
Side view of Maryhill Mansion
Great views of the Columbia River from the Maryhill patio!
Views of Mt. Hood along the way
Lots of para-sailers were enjoying the windy day
Just had to keep stopping to take in the incredible views!
The Mirror Lake hike is the most popular for picture postcard views of Mt. Hood
Foot bridge over Camp Creek
Crossing Mirror Creek
a series of switchbacks across open scree slopes that provide interesting views of the Zigzag Valley
Avalanche area...
where we spotted this snake
The marsh boardwalk was partially submerged in some sections. Good thing we had on boots.
The view from the end of the boardwalk
I spotted this trout on the side of the boardwalk. Figured it was dead since there wasn't much water for it to survive. But it was alive and Dave tried to catch it to put it back in the lake.
The trout didn't like what was happening and tried to escape Dave's grip.
After a few attempts Dave was able to grasp him and walk him to the end of the boardwalk and into the lake where the trout swam away. Success!
Stopped here for lunch and to enjoy the view!
Trillium
There's still snow on the ground on this side of the lake
The switchback trail that led us back to the trailhead
We headed up to Timberline Lodge to get close up views
Timberline Lodge sits on the south side of Mt. Hood. Constructed from 1936-1938,
it was built and furnished by local artisans during the Great Depression.
President FDR dedicated the lodge on September 28, 1937.
It's a beautiful place to relax and warm-up!
This was an even better place to warm-up! The third floor bar!
I had a drink called Trillium (named after the flower). It was made with huckleberry vodka, lime, and soda; it was served on the rocks with lavender and orange pressed ice. Yum!
With views of the skiers!
Another area to enjoy a drink and the views!
And it was warm in the sun!
Mount Hood
it was built and furnished by local artisans during the Great Depression.
President FDR dedicated the lodge on September 28, 1937.
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