Hello everybody! It is hard to believe that December is coming to a close already. Sunshine has been making an appearance nearly every single day this month in Portland. Bright blue skies and some much needed warmth make hiking in December the perfect activity for escaping the holiday chaos.
Recently, Tim and I took advantage of a particularly gorgeous day and ventured off into the Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon. We were the only people on the trail. It was chilly and icy patches dotted our path, but we still had a wonderful day admiring the beauty surrounding us.
I love when the sun’s rays cut through a dark forest!
By the end of our 7 mile hike I was losing energy. We usually pack a lunch to eat midway through the day, but it was too cold to stop for more than a few minutes at a time. Tim did make the mistake of asking me to carry a ziplock filled with tortilla chips. I greedily devoured them while he climbed down some wet rocks to take a photograph. Lesson learned? Never leave me alone with a bag of tortilla chips.
Can’t wait for snowshoeing!
Wow, what a stunning hike! So beautiful!
Love that misty forrest! I wouldn’t mind getting lost in all that beauty. Snow monster! :). Also, when it comes to tortilla chips, preach! I, too, cannot be trusted. Another great adventure, thanks for sharing!
Good to know I am not alone when it comes to tortilla chip love!
WOW!!! SO PRETTY!!!
Oregon forests never stop amazing me. I love all the waterfalls and mossy trees :)
Snow monster! I think I know what to build when I return home to a (hopefully) very snowy Chicago this weekend.
And what gorgeous photos – I am planning a trip out to Oregon this summer and will file this as one of my hiking destinations. Beautiful!
Definitely visit the Opal Creek Wilderness when you are in Oregon. It is beautiful any time of year!!
Wow, what gorgeousness in December out by you guys! I’m with you–tortilla chips are never safe with me :)
Perhaps we need a tortilla chip munching support group!
WOW, those pictures don’t even look real. Picture perfect!
Thanks, John! Oregon forests are sneaky :)