Friday, August 20, 2010

Day 1 (August 17)

Deb says I'm being a little too cagey in failing to report the true purpose of our trip.  We're not heading to Ashland just 'cause, we're going to visit her dear friend Sharon who's recently moved there. Sorry, folks, for being stingy with information; I'm just a little shy on the internet.  To prove my good faith, the fourth digit of my social security number is: 8.

With that out of the way, thanks a million to Joel and Tess for putting us up, feeding us breakfast, and driving us to the Eagle Creek trailhead!  Best humans ever!

The Eagle Creek trail is lovely but very busy, even on a Tuesday.  This is as grand a creek as I ever saw, alternating between deep clear pools, rolling rapids, wiggly slot canyons, and splendid falls.  We took a little dip in the creek, and found ourselves a nice campsite nearby.  On the way we passed though Tunnel Falls, a stunning miracle of both nature and trail husbandry. Yes, the trail goes right through the rock, right under the falls!  And it's extremely pretty to boot.
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  1. RickAugust 21, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Fabulous. Fortunately, the weather here in MA continues to be really nice so my jealousy is only at a modest simmer.

    I put the package in the mail today for Big Lake Youth Camp. I hope you're not too chilly over the next week or so before you get there.

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  2. d&jAugust 21, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks a million Rick! The weather forecast here is bizarre, high of 55 and low of 48 or something along those lines. Probably fine, here's hoping...

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  3. MarianneAugust 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    spectacular.

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