Sisters, oregon

Another great day with Backroads. Bike trip left from our cabin and went across the McKenzie Pass. Total 40 mile trip. First half was climbing up the mountains with a very barren, lava rocked landscape. Got to the top and had some great views of 3 Sisters, Mt Hood and Mt Jefferson. As soon as we began our descent, we were plagued by a swarm of small butterflies which were annoying when they ran into your face! The landscape changed dramatically which is the "rain shadow" effect. Tall Ponderosa pines, cool, shady. We rode down for 20 miles to our lunch at a hot springs. After an excellent lunch, we enjoyed the pool where the spring water was piped in and then a very quick dip in the 38 degree water of the McKenzie River. Back to Sisters for a nice pizza dinner. Oh, and we found out the faucet for the bathtub was in the ceilingRead more