12/18/2023 0 Comments Lawrence welk tiny bubbles![]() ![]() When I neared the top of the Dead Chief Trail Bend and T was treated to the sighting of a male and female White-Breasted Nuthatch. What had been the perfect hiking attire and layers at 09:30 was inadequate by 11:00, I decided cut short my longer hiking plans. They had all shown a happy sun with a tiny cloud and upper 40s temperatures. The weather forecasters did not bother to tell me the park temperature was going drop as strong winds built up as the morning progressed. All the wildlife seemed to have vanished off the trails, I did not blame them the wind had bite. Down the short cut Trail over to the Dead Chief heading east, the wind seemed a bit calmer which was a relief. The air temperature was still dropping as the wind gusts became stronger so I headed out at faster pace to keep my circulation up. As I had not been down the Dead Chief Trail toward the the Gulpha Gorge is quite a while I thought it was a perfect idea for a change day. As I turned to leave I heard the familiar cackle of a Pileated Woodpecker, one quick snap of the camera and it was gone. The closer I go to the top the cooler it began to feel, at the Pagoda the sky was ominous and the land below dark. I popped my big brimmed hat on my head, I was thankful to have thrown it over my shoulder. I could feel the temperature dropping and I looked up to see the cloud cover increasing. I never expected to start my hike with the Lawrence Welk treatment, all that was missing was the accordion music.Ĭhange is good and the bubbles inspired me to hike up the peak trail to the top. When I was at the top of the entrance ramp a cluster of bubbles landed on the branch next to me. I started the day with Bubbles in the park, a stray bubble floated past me as I walked in the park entrance. Park Entrance Cascade Robin wading in the Hot Springs ![]()
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