A Hike in the Gorge

With the heat coming on strong in Portland, Tanya and I headed out to do a morning hike in the Gorge. We opted for a mellow 2 mile hike to see both Elowah and McCord Falls. We had much to talk about and as always, it was fantastic to see my lovely friend.

I had Eli on my back and by the end of things, I was really glad we only did two miles. Next summer Eli will need to be hiking her own self along. She seemed to enjoy the vistas of the Gorge and repeatedly pointed out agua for us. During a couple of grumpy moments she was easily side-tracked and happied-up by carrying a stick, rock or pinecone.

I'd like to do this hike again in the spring or late fall. There wasn't much water left this late in the summer.

Elowah Falls
View from the trail heading up to McCord FallsMcCord Falls - when there is more water this is a double waterfall. Boo. We were too late this year.

Fun with Auntie Turtle

Hooray! Happy to be out of the backpack