I made a 3 am escape from wildfire smoke, to find clean air. I found more than that! Come into my post and see!
My escape to the marine layer of air was the start of many trips, all during the autumn, to parts of Oregon that I hadn't been to. I hope you will join me for the whole series -- especially if you like mushrooms! Date of trip:
September 4, 2017.
Thanks to
for the #walkwithme tag!
Air!
I drove up and over the Coast Range mountains. And down to clean, breathable air! I was in Alsea, Oregon - population 164. I parked by the local library and sat on a picnic table to watch the sun rise.
Exploring the Alsea Falls Trail
As the fog lifted with the sun, I headed back home, through the Coastal Range mountains. In the daylight, I found the Alsea Falls Trail.
A Hint of Fun To Come!
Fungi, that is! Autumn rains are sure to bring out the mushrooms. But surely there can't be any during this dry time, right?
Alsea Falls
I can hear a waterfall up ahead.
Back to the Smoke!
I know I have to go back home, back into the smoke. I am ready.
Thanks for Walking With Me
I appreciate being able to hop in my car to escape all the wildfire smoke on the spur of the moment. Many people had it much harder than me, that's for sure. And I appreciate all the public land where I can hike and enjoy the forest and waterfalls. I hope you will continue to walk with me in the Coast Mountain Range, all through last autumn, as I enjoy the cool, wet weather - and mushrooms.
- Have you had to deal with forest fire smoke?
- What waterfalls are close to you?
- Have you ever found a bracket fungus?
Plant and Mushroom List
- Douglas-fir - Pseudotsuga menziesii
- Red Huckleberry - Vaccinium parvifolium
- Salal - Gaultheria shallon
- Sword fern - Polystichum munitum
- Red-belted polypore - Fomitopsis pinicola
This post is linked to the Steemit World Map at Steemitworldmap.com
Haphazard Homestead

foraging, gardening, nature, simple living close to the land