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Oregon is beautiful.

By August 9, 2014August 12th, 20149 Comments

Oregon is beautiful. I am now at mile 1,834 sitting and admiring the almost dream like conditions here at Crater Lake. Oregon has felt like a dream, as we continue to dodge fire after fire in the region and weave in and out of thick forest growth.

The smoke in the air creates a hazy reality and makes it almost as if you are on a whole different planet entirely. As I hiked yesterday, I watched a helicopter fly in on multiple trips and collect water from a lake near the trail, just to fly back towards a raging fire in hopes of a solution to the burning horizon in the distance.

Even with all the fire around, Oregon continues to grow on me everyday I have the pleasure of hiking through it.

Brandon

Transplant from the south, now living in the great city of Chicago. Designer and explorer, always looking for the next big adventure. Thru-hiked The Pacific Crest Trail 2014.

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