Smith Rock State Park loop

Gorgeous mixed weather...while our friends climbed we braved the steep terrain up and over Smith Rock then along the river loop. We spotted a pair of bald eagles and their nest, river otter floating, Heron fishing, hawks & turkey vultures, and one would even swear we saw a black bear across the way from a distance hanging out on a ledge-can't say for sure without distance lenses. Torrential storms ensued in the afternoon which made for a nice wind-down in Bend for dinner, drinks and bar games. Fun times had by all.