Here in Eugene this year, we have only half as much Fall Color as usual.
The proof is in the picture!
Above is my collection from last week of what color there was. All pictures taken in between much needed rain showers.
Not a lot from last week -- partly because of that rain. So the rest of this post is a random selection from past Octobers.
Custer State Park, South Dakota October 2013
Custer State Park is one of our favorite places. The wildlife viewing there is outstanding. In October 2013 we visited when driving from Oregon to Florida. Although you couldn't tell it from this picture, we also saw quite a bit of snow that time. Our youngest son had driven from Colorado to spend some of his vacation time with us. We were glad to take him up on the offer to drive us around on our scenic tours. That way Bill was able to admire the scenery more than usual. We were all even happier that the roads were clear by the time we left the area. (In truth, I was the only one of the three of us who worried about the weather -- and I was the only one who was not driving.)
Fern Ridge Lake October 2012
We spent many summer/fall seasons at Fern Ridge Lake here in Lane County Oregon. In early October the Lake, which is really a reservoir, is beginning to recede. That makes it a good month for birding. I have taken tons of pictures of Great Blue Herons from here in Oregon, from Florida and from points in between. This is one of my favorites.
Booth Bay Harbor Maine October 2010
We were looking at a different body of water in October 2010 when we were close to winding up our tour of the Eastern Seaboard States. That whole trip was wonderful, full of new places and new experiences. We had some prior knowledge of Booth Bay Harbor because years earlier our oldest son had been stationed there on his first Coast Guard posting. He liked it very much and we did too.
Fern Ridge Lake October 2014
Back to the Lake for another between-showers picture. In fact "Between Showers" was the title of the October 2014 post where I found this picture. A typical Oregon October. I am thankful for the rain, because we need it so much this year. And thankful that I have this blog to jog my memory because memories are much needed this year too.
Linking this week to the following, with thanks to the hosts:
MOSAIC MONDAY; NATURE NOTES; TRAVEL PHOTO SOUVENIRS; THROUGH MY LENS; OUR WORLD ON TUESDAY; MY CORNER OF THE WORLD; SIGNS SIGNS; THANKFUL THURSDAY; SKYWATCH FRIDAY; FRIDAY BLISS; and SATURDAY CRITTERS
You have some great fall colors in your photos. Our weather has been weird and the leaves on the tree in our front yard are already gone. *sigh* You just have to go with the flow. Thanks for linking up and stay well!
Posted by: Michelle Keltner | October 18, 2020 at 02:30 PM
Hello Sallie
Love the bison photo and the GB Heron is beautiful. The falls colors are looking beautiful. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care and stay well. Have a great day happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Posted by: EileeninMD | October 17, 2020 at 01:45 AM
Your photos look as if you have quite a lot of red leaves so far. Maybe more later in the season?
be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Posted by: mae | October 17, 2020 at 12:43 AM
Hi Sallie! You got rain, I'm jealous. We only got teased that rain would appear. We're back to hot temperatures and staying indoors. I love seeing the Fall colors in your photos. Haven't found them around here, but then I hardly go out. :-)
Posted by: Su-sieee! Mac | October 16, 2020 at 03:04 PM
Beautiful scene and sights.
Posted by: Lili Sulastri Zainal Abidin | October 15, 2020 at 11:58 PM
Wow - what a stunning rainbow! You complain about less autumn colors - in my eyes your autumn looks gorgeous!
Posted by: riitta k | October 15, 2020 at 11:51 PM
Great Autumn colours.
Posted by: Jim, Sydney, Australia | October 15, 2020 at 12:38 PM
That's a gorgeous rainbow, and I love the shot of the buffalo in front of the visitor center!
Posted by: Peter B. | October 15, 2020 at 12:14 PM
it is nice to reflect on past octobers, when things were a little bit better, a little brighter!! and wow, the proof really is in the tree you featured!! our autumn colors have not really arrived yet, maybe they have, i have not been out too much and my backyard is still green. the heron image is a favorite, it is a bird i really love!! such a pretty rainbow, they always make one feel so happy, don't they??
Posted by: Debbie | October 15, 2020 at 09:53 AM
We have some color here and there. The Larches are so golden right now.
MB
Posted by: MaryBeth Schwartz | October 15, 2020 at 09:46 AM
what you have for fall colors is beautiful! Slow in coming to MA too ~ Gorgeous wildlife and cruise photos ~ Boothbay is one of my favorite cruising place ~ Xox
Live each moment with love,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Posted by: A ShutterBug Explores | October 15, 2020 at 08:25 AM
The rainbow is one of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen! And I like to look back and see what we've seen in past years too. We are just now starting to see a lot of different birds on our hikes and that is nice. Love the color you have. Every year is different, isn't it? And this year was one we won't forget! Enjoy your day! The weather here is perfect right now. But I don't look forward to the time changing! lol Hugs!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | October 15, 2020 at 06:14 AM
Lovely colours on those leaves and love the rainbow.
Posted by: Amy Franks | October 14, 2020 at 11:51 PM
Gorgeous rainbow! Thanks for commenting on my blog. An iron furnace was an industrial site where iron was separated from surrounding rock using very high heat. They were usually located along a creek and near a forest, where trees were harvested to make charcoal.
Posted by: Linda W. | October 14, 2020 at 09:22 PM
I was blown away by the look of the multicolored leaves which I almost rarely encounter in my country ..., their color is simply stunning.
Posted by: Himawan Sant | October 14, 2020 at 09:13 PM
It sounds like a great time with your son, Sallie! I think women worry more about weather and such than men do--not sure if that's good or not :)
Your rainbow capture is just fabulous to see! The composition is just stunning, my friend!
Your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week is greatly appreciated!!
Posted by: betty - NZ | October 14, 2020 at 02:35 PM
I know I did a post about fall colours already, but they are late here as well. Goes to show it isn't just a timing thing. The buffalo makes me think of my first date with Wayne. He flew me to Catalina Island for a buffalo burger and a hike. We didn't want to find any buffalo because they can be dangerous in the wild. We did hear, but not see, wild boar. They are dangerous as well. We survived the kike and the rest is history. - Margy
Posted by: Margy | October 14, 2020 at 01:14 PM
That's a beautiful beast in Custer State. Lovely rainbow.
Posted by: Hazel | October 14, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Custer State Park is one of my favorite places. Those bison need to be avoided as they are quite unpredictable and can be dangerous. But they look great.
Posted by: Taken For Granted | October 14, 2020 at 07:28 AM
A gorgeous rainbow pic. And the lounging buffalo looks very impressive.
Lovely pics.
Enjoy the week...
Posted by: Dixie | October 14, 2020 at 07:21 AM
...the closest that I get to see a buffalo is on a local farm where they are raised for meat. What a fabulous sight. Thanks Sallie for joining the party, stay safe.
Posted by: tomthebackroadstraveller | October 14, 2020 at 02:51 AM
Hi Sallie, a nice glance back at your Octobers. I love the rainbow, it gorgeous. Booth Bay is a beautiful place, we spent a day there years ago when living in Maine. Thanks for sharing your photos, they are beautiful. Have a wonderful week and stay safe.
Posted by: bill burke | October 13, 2020 at 01:15 PM
Pretty colours! I've seen bison in the west, but here on farms or in reserves.
Posted by: William Kendall | October 13, 2020 at 01:05 PM
The autumn is precious, the leaves on trees, change of colours, from green to deep red. And there was a rainbow, Sallie, pure genius.
Posted by: Bob Bushell | October 13, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful photos from this and other Octobers! I would love to take my husband to Custer State Park sometime. I visited a few years ago when I was on a girls' trip with some running friends. It's a wonderful place. I understand why it's one of your favorites.
Posted by: Laurie | October 13, 2020 at 09:18 AM
Beautiful pictures, especially the rainbow.
Posted by: Yvonne Means | October 13, 2020 at 09:02 AM
The rainbow!!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Jilks | October 13, 2020 at 05:20 AM
Spectacular to see a rainbow from beginning to end! I love the leaves littering the sidewalks, although it is a bit slippery for folks like me. :)
Posted by: Penelope Notes | October 13, 2020 at 03:50 AM
That rainbow shot is INCREDIBLE! WOW!
Wish we had fall here.
Happy Tuesday, Sallie!
Posted by: Veronica Lee | October 13, 2020 at 03:45 AM
hi Sally, If I came to visit you I would certainly feel like home. The same trees, the same colors. All across the world. Love it. What differs is the wildlife. So your wildlife should be exciting for me to see.
Take care and take a walk :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | October 13, 2020 at 02:06 AM
The autumn colours are coming along nicely! And that rainbow shot is WOW!
Posted by: Lady Fi | October 12, 2020 at 11:28 PM
If that is only half as much fall colour as normal, then you are doing okay! It looks wonderful. Nice to see a recap of some of the amazing places you have visited.
Posted by: Lisa | Handmade in Israel | October 12, 2020 at 10:55 PM
How interesting to look back over previous octobers. i feel the way you do about the blog becoming my memory. one photo jumped out at me and that was booth bay harbour. i was there late sept 2017. i had a wonderful time. our trees are now changing but we don't really have the deep reds that you have.
Posted by: Fun 60 | October 12, 2020 at 02:44 PM
the fall colors are coming...ours are slow but it's happening, some winds make the leaves fall off also..I love the rainbow of your Fern Lake visit really a beauty. Have a wonderful week.
Posted by: Sandra | October 12, 2020 at 02:25 PM
We got some snow when you got rain, Sallie, but we sure need more moisture. I love that rainbow pic!
Posted by: Barb | October 12, 2020 at 01:52 PM
Hi Sallie :) Look at your fall colours, how beautiful! Love the photo of the buffalo! :)
Posted by: Rain Frances | October 12, 2020 at 09:08 AM
Hi Sallie
Your trees will probably turn more this week--I love all the red in them as we don't see that much. We could use the rain in Colorado. In my area, we have not had any moisture since September's early snowfall! The autumn color is/was beautiful this year though, even after the early snow. The higher elevations are finished but the front range is all ablaze with color right now--I love it!
WE enjoyed Custer State park very much and the surrounding Black Hills SD area is gorgeous. We hope someday to drive up to ND to see Roosevelt National Park.
Have a wonderful week!
Posted by: Pat | October 12, 2020 at 07:44 AM
All such gorgeous photos, but that last one is literally magical!
Posted by: Martha | October 12, 2020 at 06:50 AM
Are you guys not returning to Florida this year? How different Oregon will be compared to Florida sunshine.
Our Fall color is very sparse.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade
Posted by: Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade | October 12, 2020 at 05:45 AM
That are wonderful photos from Animals and landcape.
autumn with its colors looks wonderful like the fascinating rainbow!
Greetng Elke
Posted by: Elke | October 12, 2020 at 04:23 AM
Half as much colour is still pretty. Our trees are pretty and green and will remain so since we do no have an Autumn season.
Nearing Easter our Poui Trees will colour our environment in their pinks and yellows. Thats the way it is in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
Happy Monday
Much💛love
Posted by: Gillena Cox | October 12, 2020 at 03:35 AM
Hello Sallie,
The fall colors and trees look beautiful. Neat capture of the bison. I do not like driving in snow, so I hope we have a warm winter. Pretty view of the marina. Love the heron, great post and photo. Take care, enjoy your day. Have a great new week!
Posted by: EileeninMD | October 12, 2020 at 02:47 AM
Funny tree!
Now this is crazy... I dreamed of snow this night (I hate snow, so dangerous when driving).
Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing! Love the lake especially. And how the bison (?) is just resting there...
Posted by: iris Flavia | October 11, 2020 at 10:29 PM
I'm almost with Eugene only having half the energy for some colour this year - did make me smile kinda sums up the year!!
Have a lovely week Sallie - may it be blooming good!
Wren x
Posted by: Little Wandering Wren | October 11, 2020 at 10:19 PM
Our leaves don't put as much work into their colors. They turn from green to brown and fall off. Quite lazy.
Amalia
xo
Posted by: handmade by amalia | October 11, 2020 at 09:56 PM
Sallie - since you are a boat person, I think you will appreciate the analogy that memories are often the anchors that keep us secure in the midst of the storm! Thanks for sharing current events AND some of your past treasures with everyone at Mosaic Monday!
Posted by: Angie | October 11, 2020 at 09:23 PM
lovely colors - but my favorite is the park shot with the bison
Posted by: Carol | October 11, 2020 at 06:54 PM
Enjoyed seeing the colors in this post, Sallie, as so many people are looking back on good times past and sharing their memories online in their blog posts. It's a great way to travel these days when travel isn't easily done!.
Posted by: Beatrice P Boyd | October 11, 2020 at 05:36 PM
Love the color and the photos from year's past. My oldest sister's family had the best experience in Eugene yesterday when their vehicle broke down on the way back to Southern California from Washington. The kind Michael Love from Love's Garage helped them out even though he was closed. They were able to get the car in good enough shape to make it home to Santa Clarita. That will be the last long distance trip the vehicle will make. If you ever need car help call Love's!
Posted by: ellen b. | October 11, 2020 at 03:36 PM
Sallie..You leave the nicest comments. I am struggling these days and nature does help...Thank you and fall color is always worth looking at..Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Banks | October 11, 2020 at 02:52 PM