Heaven in Oregon—Photos from My Backpacking Trip

Several days ago, three of my kids and I went for our annual trek into the high alpine country of the Oregon Cascade Mountains. We backpacked into Jefferson Park, which lies at the base of Oregon’s second tallest glaciated peak. The park is at the 6000 foot level and is filled with lakes and wildflowers. The park can get more than ten feet of snow in the winter and there were still large patches of snow throughout the area. We kept our food cold in a nearby snowbank. The first night we were there, it got down to freezing. After that, it warmed up to the 70s and 80s during the day. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Mt. Jefferson and Bays Lake where we camped.

Mt. Jefferson and Bays Lake where we camped.

 

 

Our camp site.

Our camp site.

 

 

Our alpine kitchen.

Our alpine kitchen.

 

 

Jared, Kaleb and Kaelie

Jared, Kaleb and Kaelie

 

Our bath tub

Our bath tub

Our shower.

Our shower.

 

The kids looking towards eastern Oregon

The kids looking towards eastern Oregon

 

Wildflowers, Scout Lake and Mt. Jefferson

Wildflowers, Scout Lake and Mt. Jefferson

 

 

Jared communing with the Creator.

Jared communing with the Creator.

 

 

5 thoughts on “Heaven in Oregon—Photos from My Backpacking Trip

  1. Oh, my goodness, what beauty! (I’m speaking of the landscape,but I have to admit y’all are a pretty handsome family!) Great memories you are building. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

  2. The Wildflowers, Scout Lake, Mt. Jefferson pic is AMAZING!! Stunning contrast and composition – really draws one in. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to see it in person!

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