Washburne Loop with M&M

Through the forest first, enjoying shafts of sunlight coming through the big spruce.

On the beach with the outgoing tide.

Sea Lion Point viewpoint on the way home.

Sweet Creek Falls Hike

 

Here we are at the Homestead Trailhead 10 miles up Sweet Creek Road. Left to right, Tom, Mike, Monica, Jane and Marilyn. 

                    We are a little wetter now, at Sweet Creek Falls.

    We saw the Water Ouzel or Dipper several times. They are commonly seen bobbing on the rocks or foraging underwater using their wings to propel themselves. We hoped to see some nesting activity but were only able to pick out last years nests.

Walk at Alton Baker Park

          The weather allowed a nice walk in the park with Monica and Mike

 The  Willamette was quite high and rushing. There were Great Blue Herons nesting in some of the big deciduous trees. Some were feeding chicks.

 

On the bridge of life together. 

Monica's 1st Birthday Hike

Hiking the Hobbit Trail with Monica

Had to stop and check the view

All good here, ready for another year!

Beaver Creek State Natural Area

 Lisa and I explored the new Beaver Creek State Natural Area near Seal Rock today. We were pleased to find there are 7 miles of hiking trails,

               a visitor center with a viewing deck overlooking the marsh,

    and plenty of birds to hear and see. To learn more about Beaver Creek State Natural Area             click here