A Day in the Gorge

We all headed out for a day in the Oregon Gorge. First stop was Multnomah Falls.

Grandma and Grandpa Davis with his trusty scooter. He received so many compliments about his scooter during our adventures. Almost makes you want to break your own foot!

John and Grandma Davis enjoying the stream.


Then we headed to Lavender Valley Lavender Farm to see the beautiful sight of Lavender in bloom! And oh the wonderful smell!

Our Flower Girl

View of Mt. Hood. Because of Oregon's extended cold, wet spring this year, the majority of the lavender was not in bloom yet. It is such a beautiful sight to see.

Relaxing

After the Lavender Farm we crossed the bridge into Washington. The first hike we did was to the Ice Cave. It is fun to go exploring in as long as you have good traction shoes (something everyone who visits the cave finds out!), a warm winter coat and gloves. Ice stalactites and stalagmites form from water that drips all winter long. It renews itself each year.

I couldn't take this picture fast enough for John. He wanted to show Grandpa Davis what he was missing and then eat it!

Mark wanted to show his dad what he was missing.

Ice Princess

After the Ice Cave we headed over to the Natural Bridges. Lava formed natural bridges as it flowed through this area millions of years ago. We had fun walking around, taking pictures and being silly.

Standing atop a natural bridge.

The Few. The Proud. The Un-Brave.

Actually, Michelle did go hiking with us. She just got in the car when we got back.