In June, on our way to Washington, I took these pictures out the window of the scenery from Terrebone to Madras, on HWY 97 in Central Oregon. I haven't been that way since, but recently wildfires burned for three plus weeks in this very area. I'm not sure if the land looks the same from the highway or not, but it was very pretty when we went through. Several times this week, this very highway was closed a few miles north, on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation due to a still raging wildfire.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Smith Rock State Park is in the distance.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Terrebone, Oregon
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Going down the valley toward Madras.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Beautiful farmland on the high desert.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Madras, Oregon. The city of thrift shops, for one thing. I've never seen so many in one place.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Mt. Jefferson
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Wow! What more can I say? That is God's country for sure. I'd love to spend some time in that area and do some exploring. You are fortunate to be where you are.
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Nice pictures. They make me long for a road trip through Oregon!
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Beautiful skies! We enjoyed visiting your lovely state 4 years ago.
ReplyDeleteWhata treat, the last shot is my favorite Kathy!
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos.
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Hi Kathy, these place is beautiful. I see rocks look like bones on the side of the mountain or hill is that why this place is called Terrebone? Looks like the mountain is the back of a dinosaur, pretty cool!
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what beautiful views =)
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