Monday: a scheduled CC break, a break in the rain-filled forecast, and a break from parenting.
Russ had been out of town since Friday morning, and he returned this morning.
After hiking on Saturday, Lola declared, “Mom, hiking is not my thing. It is not healthy for me. I will die if I have to hike again.” [Granted, this was said right after a strenuous hike in the rain.]
Luke bailed part way through Saturday’s hike. Levi was icing his knees. Leif is unpredictable in his attitude.
So I decided to leave the kids with Russ, take off by myself today, and appreciate the solitude.
It didn’t occur to me that we had had some flurries of snow at our house on Sunday (didn’t stick) and that Silver Falls is up in the mountains.
Look at what the kids missed.
50 minutes from home.
Almost 4 miles hiked.
7 big waterfalls.
Snow, sunshine, and blue skies.
Spectacular.
These are the South Falls.
Lower South Falls:
Down Canyon Trail:
An unnamed falls:
Tiny waterfalls:
Lower North Falls:
Double Falls:
Drake Falls:
Middle North Falls:
Winter Trail:
Winter Falls:
And finishing the loop on the Rim Trail.
Words fail me.
9 comments:
Amazing! Thanks for sharing these pictures!
I can only imagine how different this hike felt- not just for the gorgeous white everywhere but for the intense quiet/roar of nature without the inner sounds of "Where is Lola? Where are the boys?"
Hikes with children can be lots of things- mostly playful and loud and fun. Hikes by yourself can turn reflective really quick.
Hope you found yourself refreshed by the end- I can't believe you wouldn't!
So, so beautiful
Rebecca~ It was the first time I have ever hiked by myself. Odd, but very refreshing. I could get used to it. ;)
Wow! I've been there literally a million times but never during the snow-- so gorgeous! Looks like a painting. Ironically our good friends were just there yesterday in the snow, as well. :)
PS- I love the idea of a hike a week, what a worthwhile & attainable goal! We might have to jump on the bandwagon! Here are my pics from Silver Falls park in summer: http://untoadoption.org/rediscovering-oregon-silver-creek-falls/
Mia~ I've been there several times in the spring/summer, but it has never occurred to me to go during the winter, and I had no idea there would be snow this week! This challenge is the only thing getting me out during these winter months, and it's been a blessing in my life.
I love your pictures. I didn't know about that interactive educational play trail. How fun!! We'll totally have to check it out with the kids this summer. <3 Thanks for sharing.
I am ever so jealous of the views you get to see. My little corner of Ohio is lovely, but THIS...this is gorgeous!
This is stunning! Thanks for sharing.
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