Dan of Departing in 5 minutes, is the guest host for this week’s challenge. He invites us to break out of our everyday routine and “have the thrill of a new experience.” It was tempting to simply pull up photos of past adventures, however I decided to take Dan up on the challenge and push myself out the door for a day trip with my beagles. Since I love waterfalls, I did some research on-line looking for falls I haven’t visited that are dog-friendly and within easy driving distance of Vancouver.
Moulton Falls is about a 40 minute drive, northeast. Much of it is through developed communities and agricultural countryside, until you turn onto NE Rock Creek Road. Then the roadway narrows, gets zig-zaggy and ever more beautiful as it follows along the Lewis River.
The moderate weather made this trip especially comfortable. Though not one of our spectacular tall falls, Moulton Falls provides plenty of splash music and water fall action, and is a favorite summer cooling destination for locals. A short driving distance away (and connected by trails) is beautiful Lucia falls.
More dramatic to my eye and ear, with a 15 foot (4.5 meter) drop, I fell in love with Lucia Falls. Parking was easy (not so at Moulton) and there were fewer visitors.
For those of you sweltering in other regions of our earth, I hope this small day trip to fresh,wild water provides you a window into imaginary relief.
Again, thank you to Dan for prodding me out to visit sights so easily within reach. I’m looking forward to going there again in the fall for foliage color.
On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾
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Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lovely, unbound falls too – I understand you fell in love…And, a nice glimpse of your beagles! Thank you, Lindy.
Love that you went out to explore for your response this week Lindy! Your images are marvelous. Easy to imagine the cool breezes around these beautiful falls.
Excellent. I love waterfalls. (P.S. ‘If you ain’t the lead dog, the scenery never changes.’) 😉
I love waterfalls! You’ve captured some beautiful ones. What a fun adventure with your beagles!
What a way to take up a challenge! And thanks for the beautiful cooling photos. Here in the Texas Hill Country we are actually in a bit of a weather “bubble.” Yes, it’s hot and dry, but the past few day have stayed below 100F (I know, 99 is nothing to celebrate), and SO FAR the grid is holding, although I’m told Austin lost power briefly yesterday. Keep adventuring and sharing! And happy birthday to the doggies!
Nicely done! Good framing and color.
I love this. It reminds me of a day trip my wife and I took about an hour north of NYC. It’s especially fun when you discover these places for the first time.
Lovely Nature clicks!
Truly unbound experience!