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Sunrise on Rowena Crest
Rain clouds reflect morning light on Rowena Crest
Rain clouds reflect morning light on Rowena Crest
Just before sunrise on Rowena Crest
Morning light over Balsamroot and Lupin on Rowena Crest
Morning light over Balsamroot and Lupine on Rowena Crest
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
Balsamroot on Dalles Mountain Ranch
Balsamroot on Dalles Mountain Ranch
Balsamroot and lupine on Dalles Mountain Ranch
Balsamroot and lupine on Dalles Mountain Ranch
Vehicles driving a windy section of the historic Columbia River Highway below Rowena Crest
Abundant balsam root in Dalles Mountain Ranch
Mt Hood covered in lenticular clouds as seen from Dalles Mountain Ranch
Balsamroot in Dalles Mountain Ranch
Balsamroot and lupine on Dalles Mountain Ranch
Abundant balsam root in Dalles Mountain Ranch
Vehicles driving a windy section of the historic Columbia River Highway below Rowena Crest
Lush greenery along Ruckel Creek
Lush greenery along Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
A photographer captures the seasonal Falls on Eagle Creek
Seasonal Falls on Eagle Creek
Seasonal Falls on Eagle Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
Rain clouds part in the distance from Dog Mountain
Rain clouds part in the distance from Dog Mountain
Rain clouds part in the distance from Dog Mountain
Many different species of wildflowers on the open upper slopes of Dog Mountain
Many different species of wildflowers on the open upper slopes of Dog Mountain
Many different species of wildflowers on the open upper slopes of Dog Mountain
Abundant lupine and balsam root on Rowena Crest
A bushel of balsam root on Rowena Crest
Abundant lupine and balsam root on Rowena Crest
Abundant lupine and balsam root on Rowena Crest
Thick meadow of lupine and balsamroot high on Rowena Crest
A photographer captures the early morning light in a meadow high on Rowena Crest
Thick meadow of lupine and balsamroot high on Rowena Crest
Mt Hood basked in early morning light as seen from a meadow in Tom McCall preserve
Mt Hood basked in early morning light as seen from a meadow full of balsam root in Tom McCall preserve
A vibrant sunrise over vibrant wildflowers on Rowena Crest
A clear sunset from Dog Mountain above the Columbia River
Morning light over Balsamroot and Lupine on Rowena Crest
Dry Creek Falls
Dry Creek Falls
Nicknamed Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
Dry Creek Falls
Nicknamed Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
Rain clouds part in the distance from Dog Mountain
Nicknamed Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek
Rain clouds part in the distance from Dog Mountain
Dramatic lighting in Oneonta Gorge
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
Ruckel Creek covered in lush moss
A rainbow on Rowena Crest with Balsamroot and Lupine
Morning light over Rowena Crest and its wildflowers
Ruckel Creek covered in lush moss