Back for the weekend, but off and running again tomorrow. In the meantime, I thought I would share a couple of pictures I took on the Brice Creek Trail in the Umpqua National Forest near Cottage Grove, Oregon. There is unbelievable beauty even during our "dry" season that precedes the winter rains.
Brice Creek Trail
Here's the "Old Swimming Hole", named by many foul and fragrant hikers who have found hygienic relief here at the end of the day. It is
COLD!
And this is Trestle Falls at the end of the dry season. It should be an outstanding cascade after the winter rains arrive and snow melts in the spring. I
will go back in May 2007 for an "after" picture. Should be awesome!
Cheers!
The forest fires are under control, the mosquitoes have expired, the weather is right; it's back to Mount Jefferson for a few days. Junior Time is going with me on this trip for some pre-senior year relaxation. Our destination is Cathedral Rocks below Pamelia Lake, spending at least one night there and exploring ancient volcanic formations the following day. This will also be our first time using a new water purifier, allowing us to tap into some of the many glacier-fed streams along the way. Did I mention the water is really cold? Ya, it's really cold! 
After three years of retirement, I feel that law enforcement would make a great third career. This decision is based on two things; first, because of our city's new enforcement vehicles, and second, because of our city's new enforcement vehicles!
