The Cottage Grove Dam was completed in 1942 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It "stores up to 33,000 acre-feet of
water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation,
recreation and improved navigation downstream. The area is also managed
to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including
waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles,
osprey and many other species," according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website.
We have observed the osprey and a great number of other birds. No bald eagles, yet.
Currently, we are averaging 2-5 miles each day around the lake. Once again, this weeks weather was amazing. To cold for rain but mostly full of sunshine and blue skies. Here are some of my favorite photos from the week.
The pack taking a break before heading back home.
How was your week?
I cannot wait to come visit you! It's gorgeous there!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I think the sun came out in Eugene today for the first time in weeks.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny that we are so close geographically and the weather is completely different! Looks like blue skies again today down here, I hope you have the same! Xxxx
Deletei was so thinking the same thing, mare. let's pick our month and make it happen!!
ReplyDeleteMare & Carrie - okay! The wilderness awaits you. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove these photos! :)
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