Cascade River

A stop on the way back

from Grand Maris

proved to be one

of the highlights

of the trip, for me.

 

The Cascade River

is in a gorge

built upon

black volcanic rock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hike in was up a lot of stairs.

Thanks to the smells of the forest

and the distant sound of the waterfalls,

it proved to be a very

lovely trek.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It had been a rather long day,

but coming here was absolutely

invigorating

and I could tell

it lifted all

of our spirits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you will see, later in the week,

this was not the grandest of waterfalls

we visited.

However,

a favorite as it was

not overcrowded with people.

In fact, we saw very few on our hike.

 

We were able to engage

all of our senses and

refresh our souls

at this,

a gift

from Mother Nature.