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rozoneill: It was nice to hike on a trail not ravaged by fire
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rozoneill: Seedhead weevils were hanging out on some spotted knapweed flowers
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rozoneill: Chicory made an occasional appearance along the trail
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rozoneill: Leftover raindrops sparkle on a maple leaf
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rozoneill: Despite the advertised mileage, the trail was closed 3/4 mile ahead
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rozoneill: The story of the North Umpqua Trail for years to come
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rozoneill: Hikes for all with differing degrees of difficulty
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rozoneill: This is how a forest should look (hear that, Archie Creek Fire?)
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rozoneill: The vegetation was lush and rampant along the trail
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rozoneill: Vine maple, reliably doing its bit to keep hikers cool
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rozoneill: Holding hands, fern frond style
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rozoneill: These three friends forever enjoy their North Umpqua River view
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rozoneill: The river was flowing plenty wide this time of year
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rozoneill: The North Umpqua River was a constant trailside companion
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rozoneill: The trail heads uphill past an old fence
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rozoneill: This National Recreation Trail has been badly ravaged by fire
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rozoneill: Mushrooms aid and abet the decomposition process
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rozoneill: Rain collects on leaves and hat brims alike
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rozoneill: Water drop, closeup
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rozoneill: Oregon grapes, still on the unripened side
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rozoneill: The North Umpqua flows as "fast" as I walk
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rozoneill: Reflection near the river's edge
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rozoneill: A pool of water reflects next to the river
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rozoneill: North Umpqua rock garden of sorts
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rozoneill: The always scenic North Umpqua River
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rozoneill: The river continues its journey
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rozoneill: So nice to hike in a forest not devastated by fire
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rozoneill: Mountains and cliffs rise on the other side of the river
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rozoneill: Rain collects on a Scouler's harebell
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rozoneill: A water drop hangs in the balance