When: Sept.-Nov. 2012
Autumn is without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Growing up back east, the change in season was intoxicating. Come September, the temperature would suddenly drop a few degrees, the leaves would change to such vivid colors, distant hills would appear as if they were on fire and the aromas of apple cider, roasted almonds and tailgating fires would permeate the air. The only downfall was that it was gone almost before it began, and you'd find yourself in the bitter cold, surrounded by naked trees and sticks for the next eight months. In Oregon, it's a little different. The change may not be as drastic, but it definitely lasts a lot longer and the forests all boast enough evergreen to maintain some semblance of color throughout the colder months. If it weren't for the views from the bluffs above the gorge, I may not be able to make up my mind as to which version I prefer. Or maybe I'll just let these photos speak for themselves.
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| October Fog atop Angel's Rest in the Columbia River Gorge. |
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| E Historic Columbia River Highway Bridge in October, close to Bridal Veil Falls |
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| House Ruins in October, Columbia River Gorge |
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| Kino and I near the Rock of Ages, Columbia River Gorge |
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| Looking down towards the Columbia River, Trail to Devil's Rest |
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| The Zig Zag Valley in November from the slopes of TDH Mountain |
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| Punchbowl Falls in November, Eagle Creek, Columbia River Gorge |
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