Little Known Scenic Places

Williamson River Gorge

The river takes a somnambulant path: The lower gorge.

Spring Creek, at Collier State Park, tributary to the Williamson.

The lower gorge on the Williamson River.

The upper gorge on the Williamson River. The lower gorge.

Nature crafting mountains on the Williamson.

Waterfalls in the middle gorge.

The upper gorge on the Williamson River.

Watery Groves and placid pools encircled by column like conifers ...

Mt Scott on the eastern flank of Mt Mazama,
Crater Lake, pictured to the right
crater lake national park in oregon, near to all these scenic areas, and gathering light ... a retreat in southern oregon.

Our Getaways offer written Directions, Maps and suggested scenery, spanning Oregon and northern California; places Brad and I have visited and loved. These getaways offer simplicity, yet beauty in scenery, waterfalls, hiking trails, campgrounds, mountains, hot springs, mountain lakes, equestrian trails, mountain biking trails, wild and scenic rivers, scenic byways, Crater Lake National Park, national monuments & more.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!
Be sure to check out fire conditions at the Ranger Station before traveling,
hiking or camping in the forest.

The wood river wetlands birding trail near to crater lake and gathering light ... a retreat in southern oregon.
Wood River Wetlands in Klamath Basin

... the sun sets: Light on Klamath Lake, page 1, Mt Scott viewed from Wood River Wetlands. page 2 and Pelican Butte in the page 3.

Autumn at Wood River Wetlands.

The Wetlands at Eagle Ridge Park: Introduction.

Kimball Creek at Kimball Creek State Park.

Crater Lake National Park: Introduction

Travel Directions to
Nearby Scenic Wonders.

Forward ~ Introduction to Shoalwater Bay at Eagle Ridge in Klamath Basin.

Back ~ Nearby Special and Scenic Places, page 1.

Map to Nearby Scenery.

Other Scenic Wonders nearby.

Wood River Wetlands Birding Trail
pictured to the left

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

Travel on the Willamette Pass, Oregon Hwy 58 or the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, Oregon Hwy 138, to Gathering Light ... a retreat. Enjoy hiking trails, Odell Lake, Waldo Lake, waterfalls, wilderness areas, hot springs, the wild and scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest or the Willamette National Forest: Directions, Map and Scenery for the Willamette Pass Scenery for the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway.

Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places, opportunities to explore, nature: hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, birding, and more, all near the retreat and Crater Lake: Map & Scenery.

cabins on the river at gathering light ... a retreat located in southern oregon near crater lake national park.

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Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

Walking riverside at the retreat,
pictured to the right.