We came across one of Oregon's many covered bridges. The purpose of the roof structure is to keep the rain off the bridge (and prevent rotting), rather than to keep snow and ice off of the bridge structure.
As we continued on, the Fall colors were just outstanding.
Many said that the colors were the best folk had seen in years.
Really pretty.
Can't help but mention a stream or two.
Not very deep, but ....
As we make our way up out of the foothills and into the Cascades proper, we encounter many beautiful landscapes.
With evidence of some past logging operations.
Some valleys
More valleys
I bet you knew there would be some hot springs here somewhere.
This is the access to Umpqua Hot Springs.
The Shelter that is over the main soaking pool.
The main soaking pool.
Didn't qualify here, had to press on to Crater Lake.
More colors.
Finally make it to Crater Lake.
Our first view, of many to come...
It's really hard to decide which photos to include and which to leave out, so I'll just let you decide.
The Crater Lake Lodge. If it looks a little strange, it has been closed for the winter. Note the windows are boarded up.
Here is the view of Mount Theilsen and the Pumice Desert.
While I have soaked at McCredie Hot Springs on the north side of Salt Creek, I had never located the springs on the south side, which are reputed to be a better soak. With the day's light fading, we found this hot spring. It would appear to be better than the main McCredie springs, but by my standards, not much. Below is the source. We didn't qualify here either. What a day, two (2) springs, but not a single soak.
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