This morning there was a window of blue sky, so Cody and I grabbed a water bottle and walked to the 23rd Ave entrance of Washington Park located on the North end of the park. We spent the morning walking through Washington Park's miles of trail that weaves in and out of the acres of woods and gardens. All of the trees were brillant yellow and red with leaves falling at the slightest breeze. It was a relaxing stroll through the series of old staircases and winding pathways. Some of the staircases went to nowhere. I am not sure if the stairs use to go somewhere or the path was never completed to begin with. Fall is only for a brief period of time in the Pacific Northwest and rarely dry so today was special.
If you have not got a chance to take in any of this Fall's color I highly recommend a stroll through Washington Park. It is a beautifully designed Urban Park that allows you to step out of the craziness of the city for a moment and into a relaxing and greener setting.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lewis River, Washington
This is my first blog post. I have always kept nature journals and detailed notes on longer hikes and trips, but for the shorter day hikes it is usually just a few snap shots on my camera. I hope with this blog to be able to take some notes on these day trips.
On October 13, 2010, I had the pleasure of going on a series of small hikes north of Cougar, WA in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with Nathan and Josh Cramer. Along Forest Service Road 90 we were able to stop and hike short distances to 3 stunning water falls of the Lewis River. Josh (a beginning but serious nature photographer) took many shots of the falls, and the photo below is just one of many. At the water fall featured below we attempted to take a shortcut where both Josh and myself managed to slide down the side of river's rock bank and into the river. Nathan amazingly made the climb to the top and remained dry.
No trip is complete without the post hike meal. On the way home there was a little tavern on the left side of the road right before entering Cougar. If you are looking for a hardy burger or sandwich this is the place to stop. I highly recommend the favorite "Ape Cave Sandwich."
Josh has several more nature and art project photos on his gallery page.
On October 13, 2010, I had the pleasure of going on a series of small hikes north of Cougar, WA in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with Nathan and Josh Cramer. Along Forest Service Road 90 we were able to stop and hike short distances to 3 stunning water falls of the Lewis River. Josh (a beginning but serious nature photographer) took many shots of the falls, and the photo below is just one of many. At the water fall featured below we attempted to take a shortcut where both Josh and myself managed to slide down the side of river's rock bank and into the river. Nathan amazingly made the climb to the top and remained dry.
Josh has several more nature and art project photos on his gallery page.
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