Nature

Roses-Summer Blooms & Fall Fruit: Friday Flowers

I enjoy watching these roses growing along the Mill A Loop trail along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. They produce a bounty in the summer and the fall for walkers and wildlife.

Friday Flowers

SoyBend

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

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