A Mountain Drive in the Cascades:

wending our way to the south umpqua river, hiking trails and waterfalls. travel oregon in our national forests, hiking trails on the wild and scenic umpqua river in the umpqua national forest in the cascade mountains of oregon. campsites, day use areas, national forest campsites, hiking trails, fishing, salmon, steelhead, waterfalls, swimming, camping, picnicking on the river and at toketee and lemolo lakes, hiking the umpqua river trail from swiftwater falls to maidu lake at the source. drive one of the many scenic byways of oregon, the rogue umpqua scenic byway, to crater lake national park in oregon along the wild and scenic umpqua river in the cascade mountains of oregon, one of the many wild and scenic rivers in oregon.

Wending a Cascade Mountains path to the South Umpqua River Waterfalls and Hiking Trails.

A gentle meander through mountain valleys, traveling stream side to Elk Creek, a lovely drive with beautiful possibilities:
hiking trails to waterfalls on the beautiful south Umpqua River, swimming and playing in the river, picnicking riverside, and
camping at Boulder Creek Campground. (The facilities at Boulder Creek campground are unimproved; there are
restrooms and campsites. No running water or picnic tables. Oh but! The area is beautiful; the possibilities
endless for exploring mountains and rivers.

Plan your visit to the many waterfalls and hiking trails
in the Umpqua National Forest: The Umpqua River Trail - 12 hiking
trails riverside and Trails to Waterfalls.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!

 
 

Forward ~ Mill Creek Waterfalls off the Crater Lake Highway in Prospect, Oregon.

Back ~ South Umpqua Waterfalls.

USFS: Umpqua National Forest: Ranger Station in Tiller.

Travel Directions to the South Umpqua River
from Medford, Oregon; from Canyonville at I - 5, and
directions to S. Umpqua River Hiking Trails to Waterfalls.

Brad and I present the North Umpqua Waterfall Tour:
Travel Directions, Map, Scenery and the Diverse Loop Tour: Travel Directions, Map and Scenery . Both tours include Crater Lake: Introduction. Combine both
and include the south Umpqua River.

 sunset on the oregon coast at cannon beach.  

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

  mt mcloughlin towers above klamath lake not far from Gathering Light ... a retreat. travel to gathering light ... a retreat on the rogue umpqua scenic byway, one of the many scenic byways of oregon, along the wild and scenic umpqua river, one of the many wild and scenic rivers of oregon and see crater lake national park in oregon.

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Travel to Gathering Light on the Umpqua Scenic Byway:
Travel Directions, Map and Scenery: hiking trails, waterfalls,
mountains, wild and scenic rivers, hot springs and more.

Directions to and Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places to explore nature untrammeled: hiking
with and without trails, wildlife refuges, wetlands, mountains, river gorges, wilderness areas and more near Crater Lake and the retreat: Travel Directions Map and Scenery.

  

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Gathering Light ... for Living " Light " and Living Naturally.

Longing for greater sense of community, a soothing retreat or just a secluded getaway? To visit or live
economically and "lightly" yet privately and naturally in a beautiful forested river side setting? . . . With ample
opportunities for exploration and relaxing tranquility.

"Leafy" river side getaways and havens elevated into the trees provide peaceful seclusion and communion
with nature while discretionary wholesome sunbathing and dips in a mile of river frontage offer refreshment.

Surrounding Scenic Attractions and Outdoor Recreation Opportunities:

Biking, hiking, canoeing, birding, world class mysterious Crater Lake, Mt Shasta, Lava Beds, Caves.
Also . . . Hot Springs, Waterfalls, Lakes, Wildlife Refuges, Wetlands, and Wilderness Areas.

"Gathering Light" offers economic natural wellness to promote private or communal living at surprisingly low cost
conducive to fellowship and nurturing heart centered unstructured spirituality, ecological connectedness and independence.

"An Oasis for free thinking kindred spirits longing to share their higher-selves with nature and others."

"Diversity yet overarching unity tempered and guided by wisdom."

... To achieve the highest use of the land.

Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

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