We had a nice visit to the Blue Grotto over the weekend, followed by two days of work and volunteering. But walls of water – in the form of a series of storms off the Pacific – are due in starting tomorrow. Today was an interlude. Initially forecast to be foggy, it started that way, then quickly evolved into a bright, clear day. 😎 One that called for yet another visit to a local favorite. Upper Table Rock is always the same place, but never really the same. Nature is dynamic – change is constant – there’s always something fascinating happening at some level. You just have to keep adjusting your frame of reference. So we went for a pleasant 6 mile (9.6 km) walk, gazing at the sky and the ground and in between as we went. Grass widow (Olsynium douglasii) shoots have started to appear, signalling the approach of Spring. It was a good walk on a fine day. 🙂
BOOTS on the TRAIL 
We’ve lived in several places and each has had its pluses and minuses. Southern Oregon has proved to have a good mix of outdoor activities, medical services, and moderate weather. The smoke is the biggest negative here. Not only because it’s unhealthy but because it represents forests lost. From the pictures you’ve posted, your place in Florida looks wonderful. Our visits to Florida have been nice too – we’ve just done so when the humidity is at bay and there are no hurricanes lurking. You may just have to flip a coin. 😉
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That’s one of our favorite spring hikes, too. We’re trying to decide whether to return to the Rogue Valley or remain in Florida…smoke season and drought in southern Oregon are big drawbacks for us. But then I see the Rogue Valley at its best through your photos and remember why I love it so much.
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