I woke up on Labor Day at a crowded camp site. It wasn’t as calm as we might have liked, but the Dam did provide a marvelous backdrop for one last breakfast before hitting the road.
These steps were directly behind our camp site. Making my way down proved harder than you would think after hiking 23 miles.
And because I had 2 nasty blisters on my feet from hiking in gym shoes. Note to self…check out REI for hiking boots stat!
On to a much more beautiful view…
The Tippy Dam, where we had warm morning beverages and whatever food was leftover for breakfast, with this adorable new friend.
It was the perfect way to end our 3 day trip!
I’m looking forward to our next adventure!
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Wow, what a beautiful place to hike. Hiking 23 miles is awesome!
It was incredible! Such a beautiful place that I can’t wait to get back. Exercise is easy by the river!
Ouch, those blisters! And 23 miles, wow that’s impressive. I love views of water. I find it so calming.
Ouch, those blisters! And 23 miles, wow that’s impressive. I love views of water. I find it so calming and peaceful.
I totally agree that water is so calming, and spending 3 days along the river was revitalizing for me! It made the blisters and 23 miles feel easy : )
Gorgeous! Have you read Wild by Cheryl Strayed? It is about her hike along the Pacific Coast Trail – it is really good – she talks about her blisters and just thinking about it makes me cringe!
I have heard it is fantastic, but haven’t read it yet. Just got a Barnes and Noble gift card today, so I will have to check it out. Thanks for commenting!
Ouch- those blisters look painful! How are they doing now?
I bought hiking boots last year after trying to tackle some hikes with serious elevation. My advice would be to get Goretex!
I loved all your photos…beautiful!
Thank you and thanks for the boot advice. I’m hoping to catch a pair on sale this fall, and to plan for many more hikes in my future! I felt great the next day. I happend to have a derm appt, and he took care of the blisters for me, so I was back in my running shoes quickly : )