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rozoneill: Quintessential autumn scene
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rozoneill: We cross an unnamed creek at the start
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rozoneill: A creek gushes up right out of the ground
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rozoneill: A large spring creates a creek
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rozoneill: The always peaceful Columnar Falls
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rozoneill: A small piece of Columnar Falls
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rozoneill: A moment of tranquility
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rozoneill: The North Umpqua River was a constant companion to us hikers
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rozoneill: Surprise Falls tumbles out of the earth
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rozoneill: That water just looks cold
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rozoneill: Seeps and springs kept the trail wet
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rozoneill: The river flows peacefully well below the trail
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rozoneill: Loafer Creek tumbles into its "Blue Pool"
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rozoneill: Loafer Creek at the Blue Pool
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rozoneill: Slow shot of a cascade on Loafer Creek
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rozoneill: Hints of autumn next to the river
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rozoneill: We hike on a leaf-covered trail
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rozoneill: Maples provide some color close to the river
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rozoneill: A chalice for the elfin king (or queen)
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rozoneill: Cleve stops for a photo-op and I wait my turn
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rozoneill: A fungal tree house
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rozoneill: Fungi, living and thriving on a dead tree
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rozoneill: The quick (but painful) way down to the river
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rozoneill: The North Umpqua Trail hugs a cliff
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rozoneill: The cold black water of the river in winter
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rozoneill: Trail through the forest as the ferns turn yellow
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rozoneill: Ferns offer tips to passing hikers
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rozoneill: Detail of a fading fern frond
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rozoneill: The path curves through some forest greenery
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rozoneill: Pathway through the verdancy