Wednesday morning before my writing class, I took a walk along the McLoughlin Promenade in Oregon City. The sun was out, song sparrows were singing high up in the trees, and then, there were the rhododendrons! Huge, gnarly old branches securely holding up so many blossoms than I couldn’t possibly count them all.
It was glorious!
The trail winds along tall bluffs on the southeast bank of the Willamette River. Down below you can see Old Town Oregon City and the now defunct Blue Heron paper mill. Partially hidden behind the closed mill is Willamette Falls, which is the largest waterfall by volume in the Pacific Northwest.
It wasn’t a very long hike, but it sure was wondrous to see all these gorgeous rhododendrons in full bloom.
Where are you hiking this weekend?
Happy Friday!
Sabine
in cahoots with muddy boots 
What a gorgeous walk to take. A couple summers ago we paddled up to Willamette Falls, from below, with my sis and brother-in-law. I didn’t know it was the largest falls by volume in the PNW! Pretty impressive.
Probably not much hiking this weekend, as we have a ton of yard/garden stuff to do. But you can bet I’ll be enjoying the sunshine!
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I didn’t know that about the Willamette Falls either until I looked it up! The city council just approved a plan to build a shopping/entertainment type development where the old mill sits. That should be interesting!
Paddling up to the falls would be amazing! Lucky you! Enjoy your garden and the sunshine Missy!
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You too!
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Gorgeous! Such a pleasant online interlude!
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Thanks! You should have come along! 😉 Maybe next time!?!
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What a beautiful walk on a glorious sunny day and the pink rhododendron has so many beautiful flowers.
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I don’t think the rhododendron have ever been this beautiful, or maybe I wasn’t paying attention. Thanks for stopping by!
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I almost feel like I was there with all those great photos. I’m sorry I missed it. Maybe another time. Today has been perfect working weather. Maybe Sunday too. 😉 Getting there. Have a relaxing evening and a wonderfilled weekend.
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Yes, perhaps next time! The weather is perfect for doing some outside chores and weeding. I hope your weekend is relaxing too! 😎
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Wow! We found a trail by the snake river near Idaho Falls. It felt like hiking in the mountains but the views were farms and the river and forest. I love outside!
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We have something in common! I love the outdoors too! I haven’t been to Idaho but hopefully some day. Thanks for visiting and commenting! 😊
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It sounds lovely. Great weather for hiking in both atmospheres. Along the beach is my planned hike this weekend!
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A hike along the beach I never say not to! There’s something about the rhythmic sound of the surf and the briny air. Enjoy! 🙂
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Yes the water is very relaxing and if it is the surf: mesmerizing!
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Indeed! I haven’t been to the beach in a while. One of these days! 😎
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I find it is quite theraupeutic on days whenI feel particularly stressed.
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Yes I think so too! I just wish the ocean was a little closer since it’s about 2+ hours away. But in a pinch the woods or even my backyard make for a great, but different alternative!
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We have a beach about 15 mins away but it is not sand but mud. The white sand beaches are about 30 mins to an hour away. What about lakes to stroll around?
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