smith rock

this is Smith Rock.  located near bend, Oregon.  Its a great state park to visit with several trails.  And very famous.  Basically it is the remnants of a old volcano plug. 

i wouldn't recommend coming here in the heat of the summer if you plan on doing any of the trails.  Its awfully hot.  but I think the spring and fall it would be awesome.  Can you see mt hood in the picture??? I found it amusing to see a snow capped mountain right there in a desert scene.

spot that rock in the middle of the picture.  looks so small here but zoomed in. 

its not very small at all but still looks like it could fall at any moment.

so what does one do at Smith Rock??  stay toned tomorrow.