by Mike Putnam | Jul 1, 2012 | Bend Oregon Photos/Images, Central Oregon Fine Art Landscape Photography, Oregon, Oregon High Desert Landscape Photography, Oregon Photography
Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park has always been one of the crown jewels of Oregon’s State Park system. Personally, I’m of the opinion that if Smith Rock had more acreage, it would merit National Park status. As Smith Rock is a short drive...
by Mike Putnam | Oct 31, 2011 | Bend Oregon Photography Blog
The first time I went hiking at Central Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park, I was shocked that it had not somehow become a national park. I realize that the acreage is on the small size for a National Park, but the scenery is absolutely stunning. Smith...