People who live on the west side of Oregon often believe that Eastern Oregon is just a desert. Part of that is true, but here in the NE corner, we have amazing mountains and forests. They're "dry," when compared to the rainy forests on the west, but they are truly beautiful. On a 3-hour drive to Idaho, I witnessed a fabulous range of landscapes..from the small valley I live in, through the neighboring Grande Ronde Valley, and to the wide open Baker Valley, before climbing up to the amazing desert landscapes crossing into Idaho.
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There was a rain and snow storm over the Elkhorn Mountains to the west of Baker Valley |
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On the floor of Baker Valley, fall foliage is blazing. |
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This could be Idaho or Oregon |
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This must be the Snake River which runs south-north not far from here and forms the border between Oregon and Idaho |
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Rolling dry hills |
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Back in the Baker Valley with the Wallowa Mountains to the east at sunset |
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West of the Baker Valley, the sun sets in clouds above the Elkhorn Mountains |
6 comments:
You live in a glorious place
What a beautiful region, Evelyn - this is definitely on my travel wishlist!
Those are absolutely gorgeous photos. I am so eager to traipse through your little paradise you have up there, one day.
Sigh
What a beautiful place to be, Evelyn.
These views are simply gorgeous.
oh my gosh...now I know where I neeed to go on my next vacation! What beauty and I had no idea Oregon has such a vast array of differing terrain. Had to catch up on the shots below too....all beauties of course. You need to give Mr. Kitty some snacks:)
What fabulous scenic shots these are, Evelyn!
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