Today we took a trip to Bagby Hot Springs, a lovely natural spring about 2 hours outside of Portland. The grey skies and light drizzle made it a perfect day for soaking. Bunny and I sat in the large tub while our gentlemen escorts reclined in the hollowed out logs. The partially open roof lets the cool rain moderate the hot tubs, while the closed side keeps clothes, towels and lunch dry. Today lunch included jam filled corn bread muffins. So delicious that an aggresive squirrel tried to snatch one!
These structures were built in the 1960's by some crafty hippies. It is a favorite spot and often gets very crowded on weekends. Today we had it to ourselves for most of the afternoon. On the hike out we found some delicious chantrelle mushrooms! I do love the Pacific Northwest.
This was Ezra's second hot spring experience. He does love the water. The first springs we visited were Cougar Hot Springs, a set of naturally formed pools near Eugene. I like the natural pools, but these big tubs are nice too. The hollowed out logs aren't to be missed either. So when y'all come to visit us, remember to request some Bagby.
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