We're Baaaaaack!

It's been almost two years since we've been on any adventures. The kayaks have been collecting dust leaning against a wall in the basement ( mine has a hole in it.... long story but one Robbin loves to tell because it involves carelessness and a power drill). Robbin has had a serious back issue for the past two years. It finally got to the point that she couldn't walk across the room without pain, and as a result she had major back surgery last summer. After a long recovery she's ready to "ramble on" again. I'm changing "Rambling On" from a kayaking only blog to one that also covers hiking and biking as well. Our little piece of the world has a lot to offer.....hiking trails, biking trails, water trails, geo caching.....and we plan to take advantage of all of it. We went on our first outdoor adventure today to Rock Furnace Trail.
Rock Furnace is a scenic,hilly trail that is owned and maintained by the Roaring Run Watershed Association . http://www.roaringrun.org/

This trail is beautiful. It follows Roaring Run through a valley to a confluence with Rattling Run, then continues through the valley where it empties into the Kiskiminetas River. There are huge rocks and numerous waterfalls, including the gorgeous Jackson Falls. We decided to "take baby steps" and go for a short hike since Robbin hasn't really been able to do more than walk around our town for a long time. I don't think I prepared her for the hills on Rock Furnace though. We did about half the trail this time. There was just a little whining and couple of out loud wonderings if the trail was wide enough for an ambulance, but she was a trooper and pushed through and is looking forward to going farther the next time. Woodpecker damage. Jackson Falls. The last hill, Honey!