Between the Showers

June 6, 2007
Sweet Home, OR

Another day at our $13.00 per day (Senior Rate) Linn County RV Park(Sunnyside).
Rained most of the night, but we headed up Highway 20 this a.m. for a hike or two.

First a walk uphill about ¾ mile to Soda Creek Falls out of Cascadia State Park A long walk to a little falls, but the woods and greenery were refreshed by the rains. It was a walk out of Jurassic Park. Expected one of those dino-critters to come bursting through the woods.




We encountered 4th grade school kids on a field trip along the trail which shattered the tranquility of the experience. It was fun to see them racing up/down the trail, most impressed with the sighting of a couple of slugs.

Next hike was a shortie to Rock House Falls, along the old Santiam Wagon Road. More lush greenery and a so-so waterfall. The sun broke through the clouds as we enjoyed eating lunch sitting on rocks near the stream. Carly was done for the day, so we headed back down the hill to Sweet Home for some light shopping.

Returning to camp, the rig got a ‘sponge bath’ to remove road dirt. Hopefully the rain will 'go away' soon.