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.