Fear Not the Unknown, continued

After stopping at a tiny convenience store on my way to Toketee Falls (currently closed due to a landslide) a nice local lady told me about the less known Basalt Columns that were formed from volcanic rock. After winding down a road that received no winter maintenance, this is what I saw.

Next stop, Steamboat Falls. These are a little less impressive in pictures but the sound of the rushing water was unbelievable.


Possibly the most impressive waterfall has to be Watson Falls which is a 272 foot plunge over the edge of a basalt lava flow. It was a majestic tower of falling water.


Five other falls that I was planning on visiting were still snowed in so I continued up to Diamond Lake. Mt. Bailey and Mt. Theilson tower over the large Diamond Lake. I plan on revisiting this area once the snow melts.

Mt. Bailey overlooking Diamond Lake

Mt. Thielson


The last stop I made was to the Umpqua Hot Springs. I am unable to provide any pictures of this area due to the nudity that was being displayed by unfortunately, all old men. One natural view I was not planning on seeing.