How many Smurfs had to die to get this pool so blue? And could it have been made even more beautiful?

It’s so blue that, upon sight, one begins hearing that “I’m Blue” (da ba dee, da ba da?) song, but played on harp. What are those words, anyway?! No one knows, I guess.

The internet says the trail leading to the overlook of the pool is about 2 miles, but my body told me it was closer to 5. Fortunately, there are plenty of spots to rest, hold your stomach in, breathe momentarily through your nose, and look like you’re admiring some scenery as highly fit hikers and their children pass by.

Once you’re at the overlook, getting down to the pool itself is a bit more challenging, especially for those wearing flip flops, high heels, or roller skates.

For me, it was worth it. Because what else am I gonna do with my life at this point, really?

When I finally got to the pool, it was deja vu. I knew I had been there before.

Sure enough, I went home and found this photo in a childhood album!

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Location:
Sisters, OR

Indigenous Species:
squirrels, ducks, fairies, flowers that refuse to grow up

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Temperature:
A-swim-in-the-pool-would-be-nice degrees (outside pool)
Only-Scandinavians-should-swim-here! degrees (inside pool)

Better Than:
Red Pool (Russia), Yellow Pool (also Russia), Orange Pool (Hawaii, U.S.)

Even among other blue bodies of water, particularly inland, not many can match the brilliance of the Blue Pool. As an added bonus, its source of water is the McKenzie River via underground lava tubes. Small, but beautiful (wink!), this pool makes an otherwise nice place into one that’s pretty mentionable.

I leave you now with the sound that still resonates within my heart, having visited the marvelous Blue Pool.

If You Insist on useful information:

Visit Travel Oregon and watch this video narrated by friendly bear who turned into a human, Grant McOmie.