Isn't it nice to have a long weekend to celebrate before fall comes . No more yard work or shopping this year , we headed to visit The McKenzie River and to enjoy the nature . The weather treated us nice , warm during the day and a bit cold at night . Overall , everything was great !
Day 1 : 10am: ready -set -go
On the way to Belknap , it was a beautiful drive ......
After a quick lunch, Adele felt asleep ....
Belknap Hot Springs is a beautiful place . One of many other things i liked about this place is being soaked in the natural mineral hot springs . Ohhhh how i missed this place ....Thanks Connie for a great recommendation .
a corner of the garden
Front entrance
Right after the check-in , Tim and Adele were ready to explore ....
Our camp spot in the evening :)
The hot springs emerge from a small cave . You can even boil eggs in here . They are piped into swimming pools and the temperature gets a bit cooler
viewing the McKenzie River from the footbridge
This way leads to the garden and the campground ..
Yep , loading all the stuff down by using the wheelbarrow ...
Kids even felt much better after soaking in the hot springs. They loved it ...
I always love to watch them having fun and getting along
Property viewing from the upper pool
In the afternoon , we decided to experience the rafting adventure - an exciting 14 mile class III whitewater trip . I had to admit i got scared at first but as soon as we paddled a few feet along , i felt it wasn't too bad and started enjoying it ..... Its scenery is lush and green. We see the forest towering over us and in its trees, eagles, ospreys and hawks.
All along the way, we frequently see occupied osprey nests, mom and dad osprey fishing, old bridge abutments of huge moss-covered logs, distinctive covered bridges ....Always, there's the feeling that one is on a great adventure.
( Pictures coming as soon as i received them in the mail)
The hot springs are a fantastic place to soak away anxiety and stress that you may have brought with you from the city. This is such a great place to relax and help us feel much better after a long day of rafting . Couldn't think of a better way to end a productive day :)
Surprisingly nice weather
Located on highway 126 . The fall looks dazzling
Happy kids again right after their stomach filled up ...
The McKenzie River is beautiful! Its water , is so clear and cold
Now lets come to Detroit Late . Its located beautifully in the Cascade mountains , a perfect spot for all types of water sports like fishing , boating , swimming , water skiing ... We already know where to camp at next year ;-)
Adele : Comon' Jayden , those 2 little ducklings are waiting for us ....hehee....
Jayden : I want no duckies
Adele : how about these splashes ? lol
uhm...im all wet ..i need a change
Hey Jayden , Im nice and clean now . You need a change too .
Jayden : Uh oh come play with me
Adele : NOooo , dont get my dress wet
That was it ! Hope everyone had a safe and great long weekend .
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