I can't believe that I've lived in our little town since the spring of 1976...in the same house since 1978...and I had never been to the top of Mt. Emily. In some long-ago blog post, I explained that the Grande Ronde Valley is supposed to be the second-largest valley enclosed by mountains---in the world. I know Mt. Harris, 5000+ feet on the NE side and Mt. Emily, 6000+ feet on the SE side. I've been high up on Mt. Harris, but not near the top. Until last Sunday afternoon, I hadn't been on Mt. Emily. What a view! I'm linking up with Nancy's
Rural Thursday Blog Hop.
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| Mt. Emily over a field of grain in the Grande Ronde Valley |
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My first view of the Grande Ronde Valley from Mt. Emily (my home is in a smaller neighboring valley across one of the hills in the upper center of the photo.)
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My husband stands where I would never venture....high on Indian Rock, an obviously volcanic rock formation, approximately a mile above sea level.
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24 comments:
I'm with you Evelyn, no mountain goat in my blood either! Wonderful panorama...
..glad you explored some more; wonderful scenery from up there!
WOW! What a view!
wow, looks like a place i need to see in person. you can see for miles. i love it. (:
No way I would ever go up there either .. not only am I afraid of heights, I am a klutz ... so ..
Wow! ~ Glad you made it to the 'top' ~ lovely photos of you both ~ Bravo! ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
That is so worth the climb it is so beautiful. B
just beautiful. glad you went!
I'll 3rd that notion... no way will you find me on that rock either... Sure is a gorgeous view, tho, isn't it! WoW!!!!!!!! =)
That is stunning. You live in most beautiful place Evelyn.
Breath Taking and so beautiful
I came over from Nancys. Rural J.
Evelyn -- you look great! Beautiful views.
Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week. xo
Those views are amazing. hi, i'm new to your vistas. I always admire photographers. Me not one, but luckily I'm able to post some that I'm atleast not ashamed of. hahaha.
What a fabulous view!! Uh, I wouldn't venture out on that rock either!!
Really enjoyed your beautiful photos, and what great scenery......love mom's peony garden too
So picturesque! Incredible vistas. Your post makes me want to go visit my daughter. :)
Oh, Thank you, Evelyn. That made my day!!! :D
Brave man beautiful view
wonderful! wow that looks good!
Magnificent....glad you finally made it♫♪
So...I am really feeling the urge to come back "home" and photograph the area. So much I want to document.
My Gosh that view is stunning!!!
Big hugs
Leontien
Nice! You live in the most gorgeous place! I tell you I miss Oregon sometimes so much that I almost ache. Not so much the rainy part of Oregon, but Eastern Oregon. Ohhhh... LOVELY there!!!
Beautiful photographs, Evelyn. I've missed reading your blog. xo
By the way, I wouldn't venture out to where your hubby is standing either. Yikes! But it sure is awesomely beautiful. :)
These are gorgeous views. No way would I stand where your hubby is but it makes for a great photo. The valley below reminds me of a patchwork quilt.
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