Oregon has actually 5 different geographical areas (I think that's what it's called). I remember when I was 12 going to Alabama...I'd always heard how hot it is there....was SO surprised they had GREEN PLANTS! Actually, this high desert gets highs in the 100s (not since I've been here) and lows of 40 below...lowest I've seen is 20 below (night time).
Here's a couple more pics:
Crater Lake national park
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The Three Sisters during the day
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Wikiup Reservoir -- 20 miles from my house
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A creek about a mile from my house:
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And lastly -- my house with snow about 20" or so
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