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This holiday weekend brought us up to Mt. Hood with Sam's parents. They had been up there before, but not for several years. And we're always up for a good adventure, so off we went!
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We took Lily with us because we knew she'd keep us on pace & love the smells of the forest. Surprisingly she was still ready for more even after the 7+ mile loop.
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The log bridges were some of my favorite parts of the hike. Simple & functional!
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There were plenty of sights to see & things to explore and Sam wasn't afraid of anything!
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About half way into the loop, we reached the falls. We re-hydrated & fueled up and made sure we took a few "tourist" pictures to document the hike.
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I'm really happy to have seen Ramona Falls, but enjoyed the conversation and experience I shared with Sam & his parents. I'd love to go back and do it again... after my legs get some rest of course!