First we went to see some waterfalls. Sahalie and Koosah Falls are on the McKenzie River Trail. The water was such a breathtaking light blue in some spots, and as clear as glass in others. The power of a waterfall never ceases to remind me of how incredible mother nature is. Here are some of my favorite shots:
After seeing the falls, we drove to another section of the McKenzie River Trail. We felt like we had stepped onto the set of The Hobbit! It is a lava field that has been covered with moss and trees and mushrooms...we crossed cute little bridges and tried to avoid holes in the ground were trees used to be. It was strange and peaceful at the same time.
Just when everyone's legs started to get a little bit tired, and we decided we were hungry, we realized we had finally made it to our destination! Tamolitch Pool. It is also called the blue pool. I can't describe what seeing it in person was like. It truly took my breath away. It was so neat to see the looks on the kid's faces as they came around the corner and saw it! It is this perfectly still little pool that looks like someone dumped blue food coloring into it. Then at the edge of the pool, it turns back in to the river. I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it firsthand. Put it on your bucket list-you won't be disappointed!
On the way back to the car, everyone was happy and worn out. The kids still had enough energy to build themselves a human totem pole, though! It was a great adventure with great friends. Can't wait to see where we end up next...
