Oregon ~ Day Three

"The world is full of magic things, 

patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper."

W.B. Yeats

Today we went for a hike at Smith Rock State Park.

Some folks hiked to the top...others {like me!} hiked the river trail at the bottom

Places like this transport me ~ remind me of Gods strength, majesty and power.

Looking at this place I stand in awe of His creativity!

Places like this take me BACK IN TIME, 

and help me put the few years that I have on this earth in the perspective of all time... 

While climbing {slowly} back out of the gorge,

I paused to take photos like this...

 and this....

 and this ~ JUST FOR ME.

The BEST PART OF THIS DAY was sharing it with family.

Walking together, talking together...sweating together...gasping for air together.

{I think you get the picture!}

It was ninety-something degrees so finding shade along the path was heavenly!

In degrees, stepping into the shade made - literally - a NIGHT AND DAY difference! Whew!

I confess that it was hard to LOOK UP and walk at the same time...

and looking up was actually dizzying in places because the rock face was so steep.

But...look up a lot we did!

And this might just be my favorite photo from the day - as my camera and I looked up together.

Those that made it to the top had the best view of the beautiful, snow capped, Cascade Mountains.

My view from the top of the gorge...and the bottom of the rock...wasn't bad either!

Linking up with Tabitha @ Fresh Mommy for Sunday Citar.

And with Ashley @ Ramblings and Photos for the Scavenger Hunt.