Benham Falls/ Dillon Falls trail (Fri 20 Jun)
This trail mainly follows the Deschutes River.
Purple flowers (common this time of year) near foot bridge at start of Benham Falls trail. See also many shots from foot bridge taken on Jun 23 "fishing expedition", below.
Two common shrub species in this area, tentatively ID'd as bitterbrush and manzanita respectively. Bitterbrush is a favorite food of the mule deer frequently seen in Sunriver.
Approaching Benham Falls.
Slough Day Use area, between Benham Falls and Dillon Falls.
Notice the cloud formations.
Edge of a very large meadow ("Ryan Ranch meadow", according to the map above) southwest of Dillon Falls Day Use area.
Approaching Dillon Falls.
Spot the lizard.
Located west of downtown Bend. The loop trail goes on both sides of Tumalo Creek.
Common shrub in this area, in addition to the two shown above. Tentatively ID'd as Ceanothus.
Covered bridge over Tumalo Creek.
Interesting rock formation.
Many artistic shots (by Chris) from the bridge over Deschutes River en route to Benham Falls. Logs were deliberately piled up against one side of the bridge many years ago, and are now covered with grass and shrubs.
A spot a bit farther downstream, before Benham Falls. This day was mainly a learning experience for Steve. We later tried spots near the Marina, and Cardinal Bridge, in Sunriver. Got a few nibbles. Had a few laughs. Didn't bring home any trout.
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Shevlin Park (Sun 22 Jun)
Fishing expedition (Mon 23 Jun)
