Background

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Wildflower Meadow with Goldens

Hello!  Although I'm posting these pics near the end of August, they were taken in July on our way home from camping.  We were heading into the Willamette Pass from our week-long camping in central Oregon -- South Fork RV Park in Dayville (see previous post) -- when we spotted a rest area we hadn't noticed before.  It looked like a good place to stop for lunch and let the dogs out for a while.  Oh, my goodness... we walked out to the area behind the rest stop and found the most beautiful place!

I wouldn't expect to see so many different wildflowers in July, but a wet spring presented a photo opportunity I couldn't let pass -- Goldens and wildflowers, sigh.  The first is LuLu.  I chose this photo because it showed such a variety of flowers.




Wally is a handsome guy in the grassy meadow with a few flowers in the foreground.




Next is a wider angle, different view.  Everywhere we turned and every step we took brought another beautiful sight.




I took a few shots of Rich playing with Wally and LuLu and I wanted to share this one to show how far off in the distance the meadow reaches.




We walked up the hill into the woods.  Pictured below is a whole different panorama.




 There were more flowers blooming in the woods wherever a spot of sun reached through the trees.







This angle looks back toward the road.




LuLu again.  You wouldn't believe how many pictures I took, or maybe you would.  You know me.




Below is Wally being Wally.




The last photo is closer to the actual rest area as we were heading back to the motor home.  See LuLu peeking out from behind the tree?  She tickles my funny bone!




We've just returned from a multi-state trip, having been gone more than two weeks.  I have over 200 photos from that trip and, believe me, I was trying to be selective.  I promise I won't share all of them, but the sorting will keep me busy for a while.  I have a feeling our 2019 photo book will be very thick.  I do enjoy looking through them and quite often I pull a few off the shelf to reminisce and smile.

I hope you've been having a good summer and will enjoy what's left of it.  Fall can be a beautiful season, too.  Take care!


18 comments:

  1. What lovely photos of all you guys. It was nice to see you in one too as I know mostly you are taking the photos. Wally and LuLu looked like they had a wonderful time and I think it's wonderful you take them along. We have been so hot here in Tennessee that it has been difficult to enjoy much outside. It is beginning to cool a bit and I'm so looking forward to Fall!

    ReplyDelete
  2. wonderful pictures, I love seeing the dogs romping through the grass and as a friend calls it "on Sniffari" :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Looks like that rest area was a good find, usually there isn't that much land to explore, the wild flowers with Wally and Lulu is so pretty! Glad you made it back home safely and look forward to your pictures!

    ReplyDelete
  4. beautiful pics with lots of memories for the future. Have a great day

    ReplyDelete
  5. Beautiful family photos. The pups seem to make all those flowers really pop! Makes my heart happy. Be well.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh my friend ... I ALWAYS enjoy going on these adventures with you through your photography! What a fabulous spot you found ... so peaceful and beautifully green with nature! I do believe the blue flowers in the 1st photo are Larkspur (my birth flower and one I love). Your fur babies always look like they are having such a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing with us! This summer has been a 'stay at home' summer for us but maybe we can come up with an adventure next year! I love the Oregon coastline and would love to travel west again. HUGS and HAPPY DAY!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. WOW!! I'd go back there in a heartbeat! It's gorgeous there & the flowers are awesome! I'd remember where this was and go back again & again! Happy to see you home again!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Who would think such loveliness exists at a rest area! Beautiful photos, Leslie, and such vibrant colors. Mother Nature certainly knows what she is doing! Thanks for sharing your beautiful trip with us! hugs, de

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh so beautiful! What a great find Leslie, love the green meadows and wildflowers that goes on and on. I love finding places like this, you just never know what you can come across in your travels. A place where I would love to be right now (it was one of those days at work to put it mildly ;)). Great photos of Lulu, Wally and you and Rich. I love the last picture of Lulu peeking from behind the tree - so sweet. You sure have some beautiful spots in your state, love to visit there someday! Glad you had a wonderful trip, looking forward to seeing your pictures! Have a wonderful day!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Thank you so much Leslie for sharing Wally and Lulu's playtime:-) Only in Oregon would you find such a beautiful rest area:-) I can't wait for more of your beautiful shots on your vacation. So glad you had another wonderful camping trip. Hugs..Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  11. What wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing them. Love those dogs!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Dear friend: Seeing your fur babies having such a great time always make me smile. I went back a few posts to enjoy some more of the pictures of your camping trip, of Rich, Lulu and Wally and you, of course, thank you for sharing.
    Things are ok up here, we're just taking it one day at the time.
    Sending hugs.
    Maria.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures! What a beautiful rest area. One never knows what is around the corner. I love seeing pictures of Wally and Lulu. They are so adorable! I hope you had a great adventure. Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Fabulous pictures and such amazing scenery love all the beautiful wild flowers
    carol x

    ReplyDelete
  15. What a treasure to find this spot! Thank you for sharing. Beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  16. How beautiful! I just love your photos you can share all 200!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. gORGEOUS PICS Leslie, I do love the last one of 'hide n seek'....so cute.xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. That place looks wonderful and so peaceful. I bet you had a good time and enjoyed it all. The puppies look as if they were enjoying the trip too. Oh the simple joys in life, so glad you share with us Leslie. We need to plan a trip where we cross paths next summer with maybe our jeeping trips and have lunch. Then I can see the puppies too. OH YES! let's do that. :-) Hugs

    ReplyDelete