We found an odd site along the highway in the middle of nowhere. For some reason, this particular tree has been turned into a shoe tree.
There has to be close to 100 pairs of shoes on and around the tree.
Heather scoping out the tree from her car.
Wheeler Battle Site
The plaque at the side of the road reads:
H.H. Wheeler
For whom Wheeler County was named, first president of East Oregon Pioneer Assn. Also U.S. Mail carrier from The Dalles to Canyon City, was attacked near this spot by Indians, was wounded, mail looted, and coach destroyed.
Sept. 7th, 1866
Memorial erected by East Oregon Pioneers.
Looking west toward some weather coming in.
Smith Rock at Sunset
Smith Rock is stunning at any time of day. Sunset makes it especially beautiful.
