* Hell's Canyon Oregon*

Hell's Canyon Oregon

Neither Hubby nor I had ever been to

the Hell's Canyon Damn so we decided to go.

If you appreciate rugged beauty or

if you like outdoor adventure,

this is a must. 

This is above the damn.

I think we were actually on the Idaho side for this one.

From below the damn 

looking back up at it.

Now back on the Oregon side.

In the summer, there are rafting tours

from about here all the way down to the

mouth of the Snake River.

We have been farther down river,

but had not been this far up.

This is right next to the damn - 

a visitors center.

I don't remember how deep it is,

but it is more impressive in real life

as the size of the rocks and the volume of water

are truly grand.

The picture doesn't give you a great perspective

of the scale.

The other thing I enjoyed

was the variety of rocks.

As we were driving, areas of the cliff sides

were green with copper,

or plum colored.

If you know what causes a plum color,

please let me know.

It was beautiful.

There was also metamorphic rock

that was all speckley.

(Another me word.)

It was a fabulous mini vacation -

the only vacation we've had in some time.

That evening, we went to a Gothard Sisters concert.

You might look them up on youtube if you like Celtic music.

It was all within a few hours of home.

Hope you enjoyed the mini-tour.

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches