Sisters Oregon

We were here a year ago last June, but couldn’t drive any of the scenic routes as they were stilled snowed in – even at the end of June! On our way into Sisters we visited the US 97 Crooked River High Bridge completed in 1926. The bridge is still intact, but now only handles foot traffic at the Peter Skene Viewpoint. Peter Skene was the first documented white European to explore the Crooked River canyon in 1825 while leading a party for the Hudson’s Bay Company.

We didn’t even think about it, but happily headed for the overlook with Kona on leash. One of the other tourists made a comment about pets being prohibited – I said “Really, why would that be?” The other tourists pointed out the warning sign – sheesh! Really?

We headed up Oregon Scenic Highway 242 toward the lava fields at McKenzie Pass. With the famous Sisters Peaks in the background (only two of the 3 sisters are visible as the South Sister is the shortest), we took in these massive AA lava floes that are believed to be about 3,000 years old. These lava fields were every bit as good as any we had seen in designated National Parks and Monuments.

The Woman was in ecstasy! Not far from McKenzie Pass we found where the Pacific Crest Trail crossed Scenic 242. It was a gorgeous day, except for all the smoke from all the fires raging in California, so we managed to knock off another 7 or 8 miles of the PCT. It totally made the Woman’s day!

We will continue our long slog south.

Talk to you soon!