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neek Member
Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 2329 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle, WA |
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neek
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:36 am
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I wasn't going to report on this short hike, but since just a few TRs emerged from the 3-day weekend, I figured a bit more eye candy wouldn't hurt. We did see a handful of people (and dogs and horses, even a few bikes) during the day, but no one else seemed to be spending the night, despite numerous campsites dotting the area. Sounds like it's more popular in spring and summer (because people like ticks?). It only got down to the upper 30s at night and we had warm sunshine during the day. I took a side trip up the big waterfall at the head of the valley--a short distance further and I would have been at the upper trailhead. No difficulties getting around the lake, for anyone considering a thru-hike. We went up to the Dusty Lake overlook on the way back. Dropping down to it would have been a bit too serious for an 8-year old. If you've been keeping this hike in your back pocket, I think this time of year can be a great time to visit.
What is this (besides terrifying)? 1/4 sec, hand-held Always need a photo to freak out Mom Dusty Lake
We stopped by some other attractions on the drive over:
Ginkgo Petrified Forest Columbia River Wild Horses monument Frenchman Coulee
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Schenk Off Leash Man
Joined: 16 Apr 2012 Posts: 2372 | TRs | Pics Location: Traveling, with the bear, to the other side of the Mountain |
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Schenk
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 9:51 am
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That there is one O' them thar big azz jerusalem crickets.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
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DigitalJanitor Dirt hippie
Joined: 20 May 2012 Posts: 792 | TRs | Pics
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neek wrote: | Always need a photo to freak out Mom |
This mom approves 100%, lol.
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7697 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Cyclopath
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:32 pm
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I've been meaning to check this one out for years. I've heard of people doing it on gravel bikes, but it seems like a slower (walking) pace is more appropriate. I haven't spent much time in the scablands but it's incredible country.
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texasbb Misplaced Texan
Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 1153 | TRs | Pics Location: Tri-Cities, WA |
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texasbb
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:19 pm
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neek wrote: | What is this (besides terrifying)? |
I agree it's a Jerusalem cricket, aka potato bug. They're apparently not actually crickets, not actually bugs, and not from Jerusalem. I do think they'll eat taters.
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16088 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Nontoxic, Nondangerous, and non biting but creepy looking, child of the earth harmless.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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