The predominate winds shifted this week and nearly the entire state was veiled in smoke.
This turned the morning sun orange, obscured the Cascade Range and generally muted our view. However, it did not keep us at home. It never got that toxic.
At the start of the week we took an afternoon trip to the Crooked River. After an early dinner at the Tastee Treet, we found our favorite parking spot vacant.
I was looking for an evening hatch and some dry fly action, a much anticipated part of summer flyfishing.
There were far more strikes than hook sets, but we’re not looking to catch. The river provided a couple of hours of action, ending in a cold beverage and relaxing time sitting on its’ bank.
Later in the week we headed West, over the mountains and into the farm rich Willamette Valley.
Schlecter Farms corn was the primary objective . . . sweet corn that shouldn’t be missed.
There was farm fresh produce available and a visit with my sister in Tualatin.
Fall has started to spread it’s amber hues.
The weather got warm again, but it’s only false summer. Frosty mornings aren’t far off and we are looking forward to this change in the season.