The houses along this part of the Umpqua River are on stilts. Every so often, there is enough of a flood that being elevated 8 feet above ground level is a good idea. I bet it also helps with flood insurance.
Umpqua… or What’s Left of it
The little community of Umpqua consists of a few houses, a post office, and a bakery.
The bakery and post office.
A century-old house next to the bakery and post office.
Cows and clouds.
Driving across the bridge over the Umpqua River.
A farm on the other side of the river.
The Valley Between Sutherlin and Umpqua in the Morning Mist
Heather and I set out on a new adventure to explore Southwest Oregon and Northwest California. Our first destination was a drive down through the little valley between Sutherlin and Umpqua.
The mist and clouds hug the hilltops in the morning.
Many old barns stand sentinel in the area, reminding us of the past and progress toward the future.
This barn design must have been popular in the area.
Three barns in a row with the same general design!