Places Traveled Jovi and Tom

  Driving Down the Coast We Ran Across this Unique Place Called Prehistoric Gardens Interesting Place, Had a Walk Thru (Did not Do) Gift Shop and Mixed in with a Little History

 

  Clear Lake has a long history of being a popular recreation spot in the high Cascades. It was discovered in 1859 by a party of men who were searching for a route over the Cascade Mountains. They had followed an Indian trail down Hackleman Creek and after con­siderable scouting found Fish Lake and then Clear Lake. Clear Lake is about 142 acres in size and lies at an elevation of 3,012 feet, with a maximum depth of 175 feet. It is one of the clearest and coldest lakes in the Cascades. It lies just off Highway 126 about 21 miles east of McKenzie Bridge. Clear Lake is excellent for canoeing and other non-motorized boats. Only was able to capture two good pictures,  there must have been five hundred people with 100 cars  and no place to park another car to stop and get out to take pictures,  These two captures were taken from the car window  stopping on trail for a few minutes   July 12, 2024

Odell Lake Lodge and Resort is nestled between the peaks and tall pines of Deschutes National Forest in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. It is about 75 miles from Eugene by way of Highway 58 or a shorter 65 miles from Bend, Oregon. Considered one of the Pacific Northwest’s top resorts, Odell Lake Lodge & Resort offers a virtually endless menu of activities and events for you and your family, no matter the season.   Odell Lake Lodge & Resort has something to satisfy your mind, body, and soul all year long. Jovi cant stop himself he sees water and he is going And there Jovi goes he is in   And if your into  Winter sports  we have that as well for all the enthusiasts love our broad range of snow experiences, such as snowmobiling and skiing. If warmer weather is your thing, come hike through the beautiful woods of scenic Oregon.  

  Jovi and Myself Decided,  We Wanted to go for a Walk Today,  But it Was Raining Where We Were at.  So We Jumped in the Transport and Drove till it Stopped Raining.  We Arrived at Perkins Peninsula Park  of Fern Ridge Reservoir.   Normally there is a Lake there,  But Not Today!!  It Was a Lake but it Had No Lake,   Well Not Enough Water to be Called a Lake 🙂   We Had a Windstorm the Other Night,   The Whole Park had Limbs and Branches Down,   Possibly Thats the Reason it Was Closed  However We Still Had Fun Exploring.    Jovi had Fun Going Down into the Mud,   He Really Tried to Drag me Down Into it hahaha All in All it Was a Fun Day.   We Avoided the Rain,  So We Were Able to Get Out Walk and Explore and Capture a few Shots 

  The Astoria Column is an art-covered pillar made of concrete that reaches 125 feet skyward from Coxcomb Hill, overlooking Astoria and the Columbia River   Its observation platform offers a panoramic view for the many visitors who climb the 164 steps of its winding staircase   At its dedication on July 22, 1926, the Astoria Column was described as the “greatest of western monuments.” Over the years, the Column has become an Oregon icon and a source of identity and pride for Astorians       It was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1974.