Sunday, August 11, 2013

A Really Tall Waterfall

Somehow after living in Oregon as long as Luis and I have, neither of us had ever hiked up to the top of Multnomah Falls.  As we had no real plans for the weekend, this seemed like as good a time as any.  And the kids were up to the challenge so this morning we hopped into the car and down the Gorge we drove.
Artsy shot #1.
Artsy shot #2.
Artsy shot #3.
So much for scenery.  Now it's time to climb up those 11 switchbacks!
We saw these fawns on our way up.  It looks as though they still need to grow into their ears.
Finally...the top.  The waterfall looks like a just little trickle from up here.  It's a long way down though.
The kids and I proving we made it all the way up.  Yes, we are sweaty.
Artsy shot #4.  This is just above the big drop.
The kids cooling themselves in the stream just above the falls.
Hiker dude.
Luis and Siena climbing the uphill before we get to go downhill.  Nevermind if that's confusing...
Artsy shot #5.
Oh, finally a downhill!
A little break near the bottom.
It was a fun walk and we got done before the crowds descended.  We spent the rest of the weekend at home handing out at home and it was wonderful.

1 comment:

cousin Craig said...

Do you really need robot protection?

Carrie and I climbed all, or at least most, of the falls along 30 a few years ago. We really enjoyed that. I like being reminded. Now go do something else I can reminisce about. Because for me it's always all about me. Me!