Last Tuesday, I posted about our raft trip on the McKenzie (here) and showed pictures as we shot through Marten Rapids. Here are some of the pictures I took of the calmer parts of this beautiful river.
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We started this trip at Finn Rock, near Blue River. There are lovely long stretches of calm river like this one and a few small rapids.
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We stopped for lunch at this small beach.
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Wooden drift boats similar to this one have been used by fishermen and river runners on the McKenzie for over a century. It is a design uniquely suited to this Oregon river.
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We had just rafted through this rapids and I was able to get the camera out of the wet bag in time to get a picture before we were out of range. This was before I knew that we'd get our pictures taken later right in the middle of the larger and even more exciting Marten Rapids.
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We had fun riding the rapids — and are proud to have the bragging rights that come with that. But truly I think we both enjoy the quiet peaceful parts of the trip just as much. The McKenzie is such a beautiful and unspoiled river.
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This post is linked to OUR WORLD on TUESDAY and SCENIC WEEKENDS Thank you to Lady Fi and the OW Team and Gemma for SW.
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