Stopped at Pelton Dam on the Deschutes.
Closer inspection showed that they were very spruce like. One had very healthy lower branches that were their usual dark green. I thought it might be some kind of fungus or parasite but it just looks like the needles turn golden. Anyone know what it is? I'll try to get some samples on the way back.
View downstream from dam. The white strip between the road and the river is a fish ladder, which provides a safe route for the salmon to get around the dams to Lake Billy Chinook.
They have a smaller, "reregulating" dam downstream.
Interesting concept; wish they'd thought of it for the White River in Arkansas. Key phrase would be "maintain stable flows in the river".
There were still a lot of trees in fall colors. Wait a minute, those are evergreens.
Also got donuts for all on the way. Nina with the "dirt baby" she made while on a school field trip.
Weather is "Portland Perfect". You can guess what that means. Hope to have photos of a finished play structure soon.
Stay warm.
