This image was taken on a frosty early winter day out to go look for some wildlife. Fresh snow had fallen the night prior, so I thought I'd go and see if I could get on the tracks of some critters up in the mountains. I had no luck on that aspect, but I did get this image just before the mid morning fog lifted.
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.
Countless streams and rivers cascade over the moss covered limestone carving out canyons and waterfalls as they flow through the dense vegetation of the temperate rainforests of Vancouver Island. Gems like this are commonplace for those willing to explore off the beaten path. The love I have for the island grows stronger and stronger after every trip I make here. I could happily spend a lifetime exploring every nook and cranny of this magical place.
