Thursday, October 21, 2021

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Palisades East Trails - October 16, 2021

This hike was the final activity of Kay, Grace, and my Atlanta trip. It was a spur of the moment call after our canoe trip was canceled. It was a worthy alternative.










 

Monday, October 18, 2021

Blue Lake - October 6, 2021

We got our yearly Larch fix with our almost annual hike to Blue Lake. We hit it at its prime.





It was a chilly lunch.










Kay and Kay head back to the car still enjoying the amazing display of color.




Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Ingalls Creek - September 11, 2021

 We hiked a bit over two miles up the trail where we found a delightful place for lunch on the river. The water was so fresh and clear, the sky blue and the temperature comfortably warm. We all just entered the timeless beauty of the space. It was hard to leave.
Kathy ponders the scene



Gentleman Michael clears the way for the ladies

Kay settles in for lunch











Kay's assessment of the day







Indian Creek - September 9, 2021

 The next day Kathy & Michael joined us for this delightful trail along the White River to where Indian Creek joined it. This gem is virtually all in the Glacier Peak Wilderness and contains many old growth cedars and hemlocks.





The White River was nearly opaque from the glacial till from high above on Glacier Peak. It gave the river a blueish green tint in the filtered sunlight.


Kay tries out the the new replacement bridge spanning Indian Creek.

Indian Creek



My turn