Description

The Illinois River is by far my favorite place in Southern Oregon. The terrain is rugged and fairly dry, with a mix of oaks and evergreens blanketing the slopes and clear yet warm water in the river. The gorgeous pools lined with turquoise serpentine stone just beg to be swam through on hot summer days. Then evening descends into the canyon, bringing a peace and solitude that is unlike anywhere else. The water becomes equally transparent and reflective for a moment as the light dims and shifts.