• More Broken Bridges

    ByMichael Goatbells

    Day 2 of the consecutive 3 day hikes started at Westfir Covered Bridge covering the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River. Walking up-river accentuated following spring up the mountain. But, comparing to yesterday’s Goodman Creek gentle singing in the background, the North Fork was raging and loud. Even the Stellar Jays didn’t call…

  • Quiet Alpine Trail

    ByMichael Goatbells

    The valley was to have late morning fog, but the foothills warmer and fog-free earlier. Logical good hike -> Alpine Trail from the best Willmatte National Forest TH @ Westfir Covered Bridge park. Driving from Hwy 58 to Westfir, frost was everywhere in the hill’s shadow sparkling in headlamps, and on the park lawn too….