Rain Gear

Yesterday and today rain gear was a requirement. Following a few weeks of very little rain we have had a steady rain for about 24 hours. If you didn't bring your rain gear, you can always fashion your own as modeled in this picture. Nothing should stop a good fisherman from going out!

Our weather has cooled off significantly and we are expecting clear skies starting Saturday with highs in the 50's to 60's and lows in the 40's.

Fireweed

During the summers we have the constant color of fireweed along the trail. It turns reddish in the fall and then goes to seed. This is a native perennial that grows to 5 feet. Pink flowers with 4 round petals form on a tall, conspicuous spike which blooms from the bottom up. Common along roadsides. The stems are covered with alternate, willow-like leaves. The common name is derived from its responsive growth after fires. Fireweed is often one of the first species to colonize newly exposed areas.

Our Fireweed has started to seed but it is still very beautiful, just in a different way from the summer pink blossoms.