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Sunset from Smith Rock: Visiting my neighbor

Smith Rock
Smith Rock & the Crooked River
Sunset over the Sisters and Broken Top

Last week I took a quick trip to see the sunset from Smith Rock State Park. Sometimes you forget to appreciate what is in your own backyard. I will go back again when I have more time…

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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