I have lived in the same 20 mile radius my whole life and although I have heard about the Potholes and Lower Falls, I had actually never really been there. Recently I started hiking around Lacamas Lake and Round Lake but did not venture off the main path. I have always wanted to check them out but I am too chicken to go by myself so yesterday my friend Laina and I decided we would head on down the trail to Lower Falls. All I can say is "WOW" what a beautiful stream and waterfalls that are right in the middle of town.....Who Knew???? Well probably lots of people but not me. Definitely this is a true testement that you have to get off the main path to see the sights. The trail is steep in some areas and you have to walk on rocks and of course good old fashioned NW mud, but it is worth the hike.
Along the paths I am always looking for birds and wildlife. Yesterday we saw a momma duck with her babies swimming in the lake, and three beaver playing in the water. This area is close to home and has given me a lot of excitiment to see what new things I can find. At the end of this hike I could definitley feel the muscle burn but it was so worth it.
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