We headed out today to do an Oregon Coast Quest – at the Wildwood Forest Trail on the north side of the lake. As far as the Quests go – this one has been the least exciting walk. The trail is basically a walk way that leads from some apartments to the lake. It is really muddy from over use with too much water – vandalism is apparent all over – even a large tree had been tried to be chopped down and caught on fire – and garbage thrown to the sides of the walk. Breath taking sadness.
However, as always, it was wonderful to walk through the woods with friends and the dog – the bird sounds, the forest sounds, the water sounds. It took us quite a while to find the quest – There are over 500 counted steps to the final prize – and who knows what size steps to take? But – we did find it. 🙂 Then we moved over to Regatta Park to look once more for the Quest Box that we couldn’t find there last month. This time Eagle Eye Nate found it – in a utility box like used for water companies. Our friend found a GeoCache container hanging in a tree while we were looking as well. We found a letterbox that I had the clues memorized – so – 4 Finds in all today. That should help my obsession a bit . . . .
Does anyone know what is growing on these trees?
I used to know the names of them, but I forgot. I have seen them painted on, carved, ink dyed. Beautiful. They were abundant during our walk very high into the trees.
Do you letterbox? Do you make your own stamps? We’d love to make better stamps, but are unable to get the rubber here in our small town. Maybe next time we go through Salem I’ll stop at Craft Warehouse or such. 🙂
Nate looking at Regatta Park – Jon Worn Out!
+Angie Wright
