Yesterday, My wife and I realized we hadn't been on a hike in months.
We packed up our camelbacks, and headed to the foothills to do a mellow low-altitude walk, as the higher elevations are still snowed in, and we're completely out of shape.
The hike is "Twin Falls", it follows a small river as it winds through the old-growth forest, passing several waterfalls. It's short, relatively easy, two hours worth of smelling fresh conifer scented air. The riverside sections boast impressive moss growth, everything wears a green fuzzy coat several inches thick.
Last Years' pic...
More Moss Overhead....
At one point in the hike, though, you pass a majestic old fir tree, close to the riverbank yet sheltered in a bit of a valley. The thing is huge, you'd need at least four people to encircle the base with arms outstretched. You can't though. Some well-meaning group of "environmentalists" has built an elaborate fence circling the tree. A plaque reads, " Please do not cross this fence.. soil compaction around the root system can kill the tree. "
Now, I have no issues with sensible environmentalists (is that an oxymoron?), but these guys used at least twelve huge old trees in the construction of said fence. Kill twelve to possibly protect one? I really hope it was deadwood they used. Just struck me as funny.
Again, last years' pic... this is the smaller of the two sets of falls...
We ended up by getting some good old fashioned burger joint food at the XXX in Issaquah, they make their own root beer, host classic car and motorbike events, have tons of authentic and not so authentic 50's and 60's memorabilia everywhere. Great destination on a Sat. or Sun. sunny ride, you'll probably see some cool old vehicles, restored to better than new condition. Everybody's friendly, most love the chance to talk about their toys.
http://seattle.citysearch.com/review/10742630
P.S., the food's good too. huge portions, massive shakes. Negated the caloric burn we's achieved on the hike.
Pretty good initial choice for a walk in the woods, Legs are actually a bit sore today, so I'm glad we didn't overdo it.
We packed up our camelbacks, and headed to the foothills to do a mellow low-altitude walk, as the higher elevations are still snowed in, and we're completely out of shape.
The hike is "Twin Falls", it follows a small river as it winds through the old-growth forest, passing several waterfalls. It's short, relatively easy, two hours worth of smelling fresh conifer scented air. The riverside sections boast impressive moss growth, everything wears a green fuzzy coat several inches thick.
Last Years' pic...
More Moss Overhead....
At one point in the hike, though, you pass a majestic old fir tree, close to the riverbank yet sheltered in a bit of a valley. The thing is huge, you'd need at least four people to encircle the base with arms outstretched. You can't though. Some well-meaning group of "environmentalists" has built an elaborate fence circling the tree. A plaque reads, " Please do not cross this fence.. soil compaction around the root system can kill the tree. "
Now, I have no issues with sensible environmentalists (is that an oxymoron?), but these guys used at least twelve huge old trees in the construction of said fence. Kill twelve to possibly protect one? I really hope it was deadwood they used. Just struck me as funny.
Again, last years' pic... this is the smaller of the two sets of falls...
We ended up by getting some good old fashioned burger joint food at the XXX in Issaquah, they make their own root beer, host classic car and motorbike events, have tons of authentic and not so authentic 50's and 60's memorabilia everywhere. Great destination on a Sat. or Sun. sunny ride, you'll probably see some cool old vehicles, restored to better than new condition. Everybody's friendly, most love the chance to talk about their toys.
http://seattle.citysearch.com/review/10742630
P.S., the food's good too. huge portions, massive shakes. Negated the caloric burn we's achieved on the hike.
Pretty good initial choice for a walk in the woods, Legs are actually a bit sore today, so I'm glad we didn't overdo it.
posted by Cyemm at 8:45 AM
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