Last night I went out with Owen and a friend of his by the name of Arial. Owen knew of a spot call Larch Mountain. On Larch Mt. there is is a spot called Sherard Point which is absolutely gorgeous.

It's about an hour's drive from downtown. Head East on I-84 until you hit the exit for Corbett. Then foloow the road till you drive through Corbett and just keep going on the main road and follow the signs. There's a nice little parking area, and then it's a short hike to the lookout point.

The Point is an outcrop of shale that's had fencing and benches put in. There's a spectacular view of Mt. Hood (from the North rather than the standard view from the West, from Portland), as well you can see Jefferson, Adams, St. Helens and Ranier, really well. At the time we went, the sun wasn't quite set, so there was a strong glare from where it reflected off of the Columbia, otherwise, I'm sure we could have had a beautiful view of the river as well.

Oregon really is quite beautiful. Sometimes I've forgotten that.

/^\

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