Yesterday, we explored the North Umpqua Segment of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway. Today, we explored the equally dramatic Upper Rogue Segment, which follows the Rogue River from the pristine springs of its headwaters to its raging rapids. Again today we enjoyed a series of short hikes to impressive waterfalls and rock formations and were impressed by sweeping views of some of the Cascade Range's highest peaks. We started our day in remote Union Creek and ended it in the old gold mining town of Jacksonville, both National Historic Districts.
