Every time I drive through the Kootenays in British Columbia, I fall in love with the area more and more. There is something special about this valley. Every visit through the winter months I can almost be guaranteed a beautiful layer of low lying clouds that sweep through the trees that layers every branch and needle with a layer of frost that ignites the minute the morning sun touches it. Yu will probably see more and more photos from me in this area as I have a strong pull to explore it more lately.
I just love those overcast winter days when everything is covered in a perfect blanket of frost.
For such a small little state park, Smith Rock certainly packs some punch when it comes tot he WOW factor. From the distance, this unsuspecting area doesn’t look much more than a typical foothill rising up in the grasslands. However, once you gain access into the park, thats when you see how special it really is. This is just one of Oregon’s many tucked away gems that begs to be explored.
