The Painted Hills shine at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon.
A California Sister butterfly, a bit ragged around the edges, stops for a rest in Southern Oregon.
Fall color begins with just one branch.
According to the Oregon Encyclopedia, Oregon produces about 800 million pears annually, almost 300 pears per person. This one dangled above the city sidewalk along my walking route.
Amid the beauty lies the harsh reality of life on the Oregon Coast.
Hydrangeas are but one of the many variety of flowers grown in the 5 acres of formal gardens in Shore Acres State Park.
This Puffin stands nearly five feet tall and is constructed from recycled ocean trash. Look closely and see how many things you can identify.
The Oregon Coast offers many spectacular opportunities to pull off and take in the scenery, walk on the beach or picnic with a million dollar view, as we did today!
Photos from Sue 