As regular readers of this blog will note, there are places we frequent regularly, some as often as weekly.
The observation of seasonal change enhances understanding of an area. You never step in the same stream twice refers to this constant level of change in nature.
Weekly excursions often involve a quick check on a favorite spot. While a seasonal change can be anticipated, the timing of these events isn’t a precise science.
Add to this is the narrow window high desert seasons afford flora and fauna. For example, the wild Iris bloom in the Crooked River riparian for a matter of days each spring.
Our interest is in stream flow as a measure for fishing. While an internet chart can state it’s 850 cfs, that data point is very different when standing on river’s edge and seeing just how much bank is exposed.
The crux if these side trips amounts to recon missions. While we’re already headed to Maupin for a river check, it’s easy to swing up to Dufur.
There we will catch bright green fields of spring wheat sprouts juxtaposed against a snow capped Mt Hood. This is a photo op that will not be possible in a few weeks.
love the border collie pic framed by flowers : )