Spring Storms at Smith Rock

Sightseeing, hiking and rock climbing at Smith Rock State Park
in Central Oregon near Bend

The rainbow was nearly gone, but the clouds in all their magnificence remained.

Forward ~ Storm over Gray Butte and Smith Rock.

Back ~ Rainbow illuminating Smith Rock.

A Guide to hiking trails & rock climbing routes on Smith Rock. Please, do everything possible to leave the rock as you found it. :-) Rock Climbing Ethics from the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Oregon State Parks: Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon.

Explore Smith Rock in Central Oregon: Directions, Map and Scenery.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located south of Smith Rock near Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.

Travel to Gathering Light .... a retreat on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery: wild and scenic rivers, old growth forests, waterfalls, hiking trails, volcanoes and more.

Travel to Gathering Light ... a retreat on the Willamette Pass: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery.

Directions to and Day Trips in either Oregon or California of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Explore little Known Scenic Places near Crater Lake National Park and the retreat: Travel Guide, Map and Scenery: no trails hikes, wetlands, birding, wildlife refuges, canoeing and more.

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Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

Williamson River Gorge (pictured above), one of the little known special places not far from Gathering Light ... a retreat. Rustic simplicity, a place to "Just Be", Gathering Light is nestled on the banks of the river, surrounded by the Fremont Winema National Forest of southern Oregon and not far from Crater Lake National Park.

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