Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Beautiful Benham Falls and Bend Oregon

 Beautiful Benham  Falls 



Benham Falls 

"Love your life a little more in Bend , Oregon" is a "tag" line I saw on the "Visit Bend Magazine".  This is an Outdoor Enthusiasts'  Dream.   With 300 days of sunshine a year in this  high desert area, Bend is a place for  most every outdoor actvity.  Hikers, bikers, rock climbers, rafters, paddle boarders, fishermen,  skiers,  & golfers will love it here.   Did  I fail to mention breath taking spectacular mountain views and water falls?   

We  have been enjoying  mild temperatures and beautiful  sites since our arrival.  We  took a short drive out Century Drive to  go hike at Benham Falls.  We drove a gravel road to the Meadow Camp  parking area,  This is an easy 8 mile one way hike that parallels the Deschutes River through lush meadows, aspen groves and thick pine forests.  We didn't hike the entire trail, we  did however take in the beautiful falls and enjoyed our afternoon hike with Georgia,

Val & Georgia on the trail at Benham Falls
White Water Rapids on the Deschutes River


Bob and Georgia taking in the view at the  Falls Overlook

Val in front of the Falls



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