Jacksonville, OR

Friday, May 27, 2011

Jacksonville, OR

We spent the day wandering about the area. We walked in the town park in Ashland along a rushing river past pink and white Rhododendrons in full bloom, over bridges, and past a lovely pool in the river.  It was raining lightly but it did not dampen our spirits. We stopped at a coffee shop for coffee, tea and a blueberry scone.

After lunch we returned home past Harry and David’s Pear Orchards, newly planted vineyards, and lovely landscapes. We stopped briefly and then drove to Central Point, OR to visit the Crater Rock Museum. I don’t believe I have ever seen so many mineral specimens in one place.  The entire collection contained minerals from all over the world and the United States, Indian artifacts, scrimshaw carvings, and rocks, Very impressive.

It was a very pleasant day.  

A pleasant stroll beside a rushing stream...

and a tranquil pool.

Rhododendrons in full bloom

and pink dogwoods

 The Cascade Mountains from our host's front yard