As the Oregon summer turned into fall, Squatch thought, “Oh, I don’t like this at all!
This winter stuff can be such a bummer. All that I want is an endless summer!�
Then Squatch’s friend Yeti showed up at the door And said, “Yo, Squatch! It’s time to explore!
Get in the car! I’ve got everything planned! Just you and me in a Winter Wonderland!�
It sprinkled and showered and then it snowed As the big-footed buds hit the wide-open road.
Squatch was still being a big, grumpy grouch, Dreaming of naps on a big, comfy couch.
They drove down south to Klamath Falls To watch all the birds and hear all their calls.
Bald eagles, pheasants, and warblers, oh my! Squatch thought, “Cool, guess I’ll give this a try.”
Up on Mt. Bachelor they shredded fresh pow. Squatch was kind of liking this now. Even though Squatch was still learning the ropes, The pals ripped it up on the gnarliest slopes!
With a splish and a splash and a splash and a splish, At the John Day they fished for some fish.
Neither of them could believe what they caught. Squatch got lucky, but Yeti did not.
They carried on, and to their surprise, They both found snowshoes in their size.
The Billy Bob Sno Park views of Mt. Hood And the crisp Oregon air had done them some good.
Terwilliger Hot Springs never gets old ’Cause it’s cool to be cozy and hot in the cold. Squatch got all zen and watched the snow fall. Until Yeti shouted, “CANNONBALLLLLLLLL!”*
*Only mythical beasts are allowed to cannonball into Terwilliger Hot Springs
Off to the Coast and wow, oh wow. The waves went crash and boom and pow!
The ocean put on a show for Squatch. Who knew that storms were so fun to watch?!
Squatch was now over those wintertime blues, So they went back to Portland for burgers and brews.
They couldn’t believe the trip that they had. Turns out this winter stuff isn’t so bad!
They made one last stop at a book-y bookstore To get lost in tales and hang out some more.
Stories were in all the crannies and nooks. The walls were made out of one million books!
As Yeti waved and they said their goodbyes, Shiny tears welled up in their eyes.
The trip was over before they were ready, But Squatch had learned a good lesson from Yeti:
All of the seasons must come and go, But you can be happy in sunshine or snow.
Summer creatures can still have some fun, ’Cause Oregon winters are for everyone.
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KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE
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n Oregon The Klamath Basin is home to more than 350 species of birds. And with hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese migrating through the basin every October through December, it’s the perfect spot to go bird-watc hing in the winter. MT. BACHELOR — Central Oreg
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At 9,065 feet, Mt. Bachelor boasts the highest skiable elevation in the Pacifi c Northwest. Its volcanic formation s cause unique snowy waves, used like natural half-pipes by skiers and snow boarders. Oregon Adaptive Sports makes the mountain’s winter adve ntures accessible too.
JOHN DAY RIVER — Eastern Oreg
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With nearly 300 free-flowing miles , 147 of which are designated wild and scenic, the John Day River is hom e to some of the world’s best fishing . Winter steelhead fishing runs from late-October through mid-December , making this a wonderful destinatio n for anglers.
BILLY BOB SNO PARK — Mt. Hoo d
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Gorge If you’re searching for a wintry escap e, Billy Bob Sno Park is just the place . Its groomed trails offer spectacular views of Mt. Hood. Here, the sought-af ter Fivemile Butte Lookout is only acce ssible by snowmobile, snowshoes, or cross-country skis. TERWILLIGER HOT SPRINGS — Will
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tte Valley A picturesque half-mile walk throu gh the Willamette National Forest leads you to six natural, mineral-rich soak ing pools, ranging from 85°F to 112°F . Terwilliger Hot Springs (also know n as Cougar Hot Springs) is one of Oregon’s coziest winter experienc es. SHORE ACRES STATE PARK —
Oregon Coa
st Known as a prime location for storm watching on the Oregon Coast, Shor e Acres State Park is at its best from November to March. Witness the raw power of Mother Nature from the safet y of amazing vantage points, where you might also spot migrating whal es. CITY OF PORTLAND — Portland
Region
Explore the great indoors in Portland. Grab a winter stout at one of Portland’s 75+ breweries—more than any othe r city on earth. Or wander Powell’s C ity of Books—the world’s largest indep endent bookstore—so you can curl up with a good book and a blanket at home .
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