Thursday, April 23, 2009

Enjoying Waterfalls Peaceful Adventure



Hi Friends,

While Brenda visited with family today, I took a ride along the Rouge River to check out some waterfalls and the beautiful scenery. The loop that is home to 15 waterfalls is 172 miles and starts in Medford, ending in Roseburg. I knew I was not going to be able to finish the loop (but still wanted to complete the whole run) so I started this trip and will return on future visits, when I have the time.

Getting on the road, I found plenty of chances and well marked areas that needed to be checked out for waterfalls. The first sign to catch my eye was for Butte Falls. Because it was so close to Medford, I decided to catch this one on a future adventure, maybe with Brenda so she can enjoy it too.

Up the road a piece was Prospect, Oregon a quiet little town with quiet roads and few people. There I found a place to explore called "The Avenue of the Giant Boulders" and The "Old Mill Falls.' I stopped and enjoyed all that God had created here, took some pictures and meditated on this place of beauty.

Up the road a couple of mile I came to Pearsoney Waterfalls and the 'Mill Creek" bridge. Again I contemplated the beauty while soaking up the huge sound of the falls. The rushing of the falls greets you when you park your car and gets louder as you get closer on the trail. When you finally arrive, it greets you with power and fills your senses.

Today did not allow enough time to continue up the river any further, but I have vowed to continue my adventure along the Rouge next time I have a free day and charged batteries in the cameras.

I came across this quote by Anne Frank that fit my mood and the temper of the day with the waterfalls.

"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature."

I posted some pictures here on our Picasa page.

Until next time....

Peace to You,
Don
http://www.tuckertimes.com

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Checking Out History, Steam Train


Hi Friends,

Before we got away from the hustle & bustle for vacation, I had the opportunity to check out a 1944 steam train.

Union Pacific brought the steam train UP 844 to Sparks as part of the 'Western Heritage' tour 2009. Residents were allowed to check out and peek inside this historic locomotive and take pictures. I took my share of the train as it sat in the Sparks rail yard, then I found a spot on Friday morning as it took off to cross Donner Pass headed for California.

I was impressed with the size and beauty of this old workhorse and wished I could make the trip over Donner with them, to share in the Spring scenery and beauty that surrounds us in the Sierras.

My camera snapped away as the old train made it's way out of town. You can check them out on our Picasa page here.

If you want to learn more about this piece of history or want to try to catch up with it along it's Western tour you can keep up with it on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/up_steam or on their website at http://www.upsteam.com/844history.html#844history .

Take the time if you can to share this experience with your friends and family, it will leave you with memories that will last a life time.

Peace

Don
http://www.tuckertimes.com

On The Road Again...

Hi Friends,

We are on the road again, so tracking is back up. We will turn on the GPS when we move.

Here is the GPS Gizmo.


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Peace,

Don
http://www.tuckertimes.com