Moulton Falls hike

Jan 29th Moulton Falls Park, spent the day walking taking photos with my friend Annie...this day will also go down in my mind as the "prelude to the flu" of 2007. Yep, Annie, I owe you!!

This spot is just a couple miles upriver from Lucia Falls on the East Fork of the Lewis River, it's one of the last undamned rivers on the Columbia Basin. In 1996 a flood went thru a gravel mine on the banks of the river and caused incredible damage to the Salmon spawning habitat that was one of the largest in the area. In spite of the waters retaining the beautiful emerald green colors in 2001 the river was listed in the top 10 most endangered rivers in the country.





One of the nice things about being out this time of year is you pretty much have the place to yourself. We quickly covered the 2 miles of trails that the county has worked hard this last year to put in. I was amazed that most of them went to picnic tables...next time I go up I'll get a photo as it really was wild. I can't imagine what they were thinking, I know I wouldn't want to lug picnic gear up the hill.....and in the summer you wouldn't even be able to see the river from most of the sites. Seriously the trails ended at like 5 or 6 tables in each spot....I've never seen anything like it.




Nothing like coming back to the car for a cup of hot Costa Rican Coffee after a day on the cold trails!! (good place as any to put in a plug for the Community Agroecology Network where you to can buy great fair trade DIRECT coffee....go HERE now....order some and support some incredible Costa Rican farmers!!)

Coffee shop days!!

My friend Pam recently participated in an evening of art and poetry at Urban Grind, one of the many local coffee shops we have to keep us occupied on those cold wet days when the adventurous tend to run to warm dry spots!!

This is one of our favorite hang outs.......the Albina Press

Lucia Falls with Jessica & Olivia

One day last month I got to take my friends, Jessica and Olivia, to Lucia Falls on the East Fork of the Lewis River. Liv really enjoyed throwing rocks and busting the ice that had formed in a pocket of slow moving water....ok, ok....we all enjoyed it!!






Liv and I chilled and watched her mom climb around on the rocks. This spot is only about 30 minutes from my house ... I must say I enjoy going out here any time of the year!! And there is a Starbucks on the way and a bathroom at the park....what more could a girl want???

Let the '07 adventures begin!!

Our Adventures for 2007 started in Arkansas with family and friends....sure didn't dream about my first adventure in Wa for 2007 coming in the form of a snow storm, frigid temps and sheets of ice. But that's what we got!!
Frankie and I spent most of the time inside warm by the fire....we stayed entertained with all the birds coming to the feeders.
The above line about being in Arkansas, that's where I'm from...I don't do cold well....but I DID get out...ok, it was only once to take a few photos then quickly back to the warmth of the fire!!

2006-Random Shots

2006----Where did it go????
Just a few images of things and places that stole my time...I'll try and do better at posting photos more promptly this year!!

Playing in the Snow--March 2006

March 2006

Hey Dave!! Glad you checked in and I'm glad I posted......this post is for you!! We were sure thinking of you as we were stuck somewhere in Gifford Pinchot..........

WOW.......Can't believe it's been a year since I've posted on here!!!

Where did the time go??? Grab a cup of coffee and I'll try to get you caught up...The abbreviated version of course!!

Ok.......Impossible, we've just been on the go too much and as this is a blog about my Adventures in Washington....let me take you to a place we "found" this year that has become one of my favorite places here in Washington ....

Lake Walupt in the Gifford Pinchot Nat'l Forest....we spent just about every long weekend and even cut a fishing vacation in Montana short just to get back to this spot.

The water is unbelievable clear, lots of trout for the taking and great hiking trails in the wilderness with lots of critters!!