Posted by Bryan Spahr on August 19, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Just returned from an overnight in Jefferson Park. Came in / out via south brieghtenbush t.h. Trail was snow free as was the park. Flowers are peaking ( probably a week of good color and variety left ) Lupine and paintbrush are most prevalent near the streams and lakes. Bugs are terrible this year. . . bring a mosquito net and lots of repellent or you'll be miserable. We were surprised by a really strong thunder/lightning storm that started 3 small fires about 500 yds from camp @ scout lake (fires put themselves out by morning)
I will say that this area is one of the most scenic places I have seen in Oregon. I could easily spend a week exploring and shooting the park.
First photo from the trip - sunrise at Russell Lake is over in ESS. I'll post another one here when I get it processed.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on August 19, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Was going to go this weekend.... then I got committed into shooting a huge soccer tournament happening here in PDX. Bummed but appreciate the report.
Posted by John Williams on August 22, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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2 repliesI will say that this area is one of the most scenic places I have seen in Oregon. I could easily spend a week exploring and shooting the park.
First photo from the trip - sunrise at Russell Lake is over in ESS. I'll post another one here when I get it processed.