Summer has arrived in the Coast Range. This week I went to North Bend / Coos Bay to introduce my new book (Tripping On Oregon's Treasures) to the folks in the area. It was well received and makes me grin from ear to ear. True parent that I am, I love that book! But it wasn't all about books. A walk to the Golden and Silver Falls State Park up in the Coast Range made my camera happy too. Butterflies were out in profusion, buzzing around all the beautiful blossoms lining the hillsides.
The water load careening over those rugged rocky falls was much lighter than what is generally found in June, but the trip was worth it anyway. I love that rounded boulder where the Silver Creek takes the plunge.
The trip home up highway 38 took me past hay fields with those huge rolls of hay. While they are wonderful to see themselves, the clouds overhead lent a quiet beauty that pulled my van over for a quick photo op. Funny how that works. Here I am, driving down the road, then suddenly...screech!! A must stop shot is presenting itself right in front of me. What's a person to do? Well, what I generally do is follow the rule: Get The Pix! So here it is for you.
Swallowtail on butterfly bush
Golden Falls
Silver Falls
Hay!
