It was time for a Family trip, so Kent and I headed to Oregon for Easter. It rained, snowed, hailed and then.....the sun came out! Yes, the sun does shine in Oregon! We took a few drives so Kent could reminisce his childhood days. Forrest took us along the Tickle Creek Trail in Sandy, after showing us his favorite places around town. Kent & I took advantage of a sunny day and enjoyed the sights on a 7 mile hike along Eagle Creek to High Bridge. The only time we all got together was to eat, of course! It was good to see everyone. Not our typical vacation, but fun none-the-less.
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| Forrest & Arelene's rental house in Sandy, Oregon |
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| We made Forrest & Arelene a Birthday Candy Gram Card |
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| Hotel St. Martin at Carson Hot Springs, once a popular place |
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| Columbia Gorge Hotel built in 1921 |
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| Kent & Forrest enjoy the hotel grounds |
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| What a pretty setting |
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| Posing with the holly for Cousin Joy |
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| It's spring time! |
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| We walked this 1.8 mile trail, it runs through Sandy |
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| Starting out on Bridge #5 |
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| The moss sure grows thick |
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| Trillium were just starting to bloom |
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| Tickle Creek runs along the trail |
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| Trees of all sizes |
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| Skunk cabbage grows along the creek |
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| Not much sun reaches below the tree tops |
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| Never forget you cell phone and walking stick |
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| Kris & Mike at Elmer's Restaurant |
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| Dani & Johan |
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| Ryan & Carla |
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| Niki |
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| Driving along the Historic Columbia River Highway |
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| Our first sunny day, great day for a 7 mile hike |
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| Here we go |
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| Metlako Falls |
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| A closer look at the 100 ft. Falls |
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| Lots of bridges on the hike |
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| Streams coming in everywhere |
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| Punchbowl Falls |
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| Deep pools located between Upper & Lower Punchbowl Falls |
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| Lower Punchbowl Falls |
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| Cool scenery |
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| Pretty yellow flowers along the trail |
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| Loowit Falls is located just before High Bridge |
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| Approaching the bridge |
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| The name says it all |
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| Shadows of us on High Bridge while looking 120 ft. below to Eagle Creek |
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| At High Bridge |
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| It really is high! |
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| On the way back from High Bridge |
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| Moss adds character to the trees |
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| Yes, we did get a bit wet on this hike |
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| We enjoyed lunch in Troutdale after the hike |
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| Our first glimpse of Mt. Hood from Jonsrud Viewpoint |
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| Snowpacked Mt. Hood |
