Twin Falls Hike

Today's hike at Twin Falls was a lot of fun.  We had great weather, which was totally unexpected.  To see pictures, click HERE .  

Twanoh State Park Hike

This morning we traveled a little under an hour north to the Hood Canal to hike at Twanoh State Park.  We hiked HERE last year at this time & had such a great time watching the salmon return to spawn that we decided to do it again this year.  We were not disappointed!  There were quite a few salmon swimming up the creek.  We are so lucky to live here in Washington where we can witness the awesomeness of Mother Nature right in our backyards.  This is a great little hike, especially this time of year. 

I was trying to take a photo of Winston & Gabby photo bombed me.

In the parking lot waiting for the others to arrive.

Vicky, Walt, and Marianne and her doggies.

The trees sure grow big in these parts.

Salmon in the middle of the picture.  They are well camouflaged.

The group from front to back: Winston, Corey, Jacob, Michelle with Peanut, Susan, Vicky, Ces, Walt, Pam & Marianne.  Her doggies must have been hiding.

Michelle was trying to hide without much success.

Beautiful Madrona tree.

Such a cute picture of Jacob & Ces.

It was foggy for pretty much the whole hike.  You can see the sun trying to shine through. 

Lots of spiderwebs.  Nature's art.

That's Corey holding up the sun.

I got pretty close to this one.  He must have sensed me because all of a sudden he splashed & swam away.  It scared me half to death!

A grouping of salmon on the far bank. 

You can see the salmon fin poking out of the water.

Pam took this photo of me while I was taking a photo of the kids on the bridge.  Sneaky girl!

Hood Canal

Duckabush River Trail

This morning Pam, Victoria & I hiked the Duckabush River Trail #803.  The forecast was for 50% chance of rain.  We must have gotten the right 50% because we were greeted by beautiful blue skies at the trail head.  It was a little chilly, but overall great hiking weather.  We walked approximately 5 miles in & back, stopping for lunch next to the river.  We could see some of the fire damage from last year's fire, but the trail itself was very well maintained with just a couple spots of water & mud.  The foliage was gorgeous.  Overall, I would rate this as an outstanding hike!

Pam & Victoria at the trail head.  There was only one other car in the parking area when we arrived.

Vicky & I getting ready to hike..

Proof of blue skies!

Very cool trunk.

Vicky & Pam

Some cool mushroom formations.

Dry river bed.

Beautiful yellow leaves.

Our first glimpse of the Duckabush River.

I absolutely love this photo that Pam took...really cool & weird looking tree roots.  

Hiking Warriors!