I’m Falling in Love…with Oregon!
August 24th, 2008 by natalie
Today we did something I never thought I’d do: mountain biking. And I’m officially hooked! It was a thrilling experience! We woke up to a beautiful morning, loaded our gear and made the short drive to Tumalo Falls. Nicole and Andy have some really nice mountain bikes and borrowed another one from a friend to use while I’m here.
We made it all the way to the top of the trail - a 2.5 mile ride.
The majestic falls!
Here’s the view looking back down the mountain from the top of Tumalo Falls.
Looking over the edge to get a close-up picture.
Once we got back to the bottom of the falls, we decided to try hiking/climbing our way up the river to see how close we could get to the waterfall. There was no path, so we resorted to wading through the water most of the way. Here Andy helps Nicole maneuver the very cold mountain water.
Getting close!
We made it! Now this is what I call a shower. 
After a fun ride back down the trails, we grabbed a bite to eat and then embarked on a favorite Bend pasttime - floating down the Deschutes River. The perfect way to relax and soak up sun in the late afternoon!
Love the pics, Natalie! Almost seems like a whole other country, compared to the mild rolling plains of our wonderful state! You guys sound like quite the adventurers. Floating down the river sounds like a great pastime!
I can’t wait to go mountain biking! I really like regular biking, so I’m sure I’ll love biking through wooded areas.
I must say Natalie…it’s about time you posted something.
LAMY,
Naomi
Wow! I want to go there…
So glad you like it out there. It is beautiful. Just remember, your ticket is round trip at this time for a certain date. Plus, there are many little people awaiting your return. Hope you all continue to have a great time. Don’t wear Andy out too much.
Love ;you guys. M