The melting snow caused a higher water level which make a pretty pattern on the beach sand as the runoff flowed around the driftwood.
Pretty Sand Pattern
Picture of the Day for February 12, 2024
This cat gets to sleep in on a Monday morning and I wish I had that option instead having to head to work.
Sleeping Cat
Picture of the Day for February 11, 2024
I imagine more of the ice has melted in the week since I visited Lost Creek Falls because the temperatures have still been unseasonable warm this winter.
Thawing Lost Creek Falls
Picture of the Day for February 10, 2024
People hiking to Lost Creek this weekend might spot the green ferns that I saw last week. It seemed strange to see the patches of green plants growing in the snow covered ground.
Winter Ferns
Picture of the Day for February 9, 2024
I think the deer are enjoying the weird warm winter as much as I am since it is easier for them to find grass and other things to eat since it is not buried under deep snow. Although this deer seems to watching something now instead of eating, but it was nibbling the grass a few seconds earlier.
Deer Watching
Picture of the Day for February 8, 2024
The trail to Lost Creek Falls was packed down which caused slippery sections so ice grippers where needed especially when going down the ravine steep slope.
Snowy Trail to the Falls
Picture of the Day for February 7, 2024
Although the Amnicon River appeared to be frozen, under the frozen surface there was water still flowing that can be seen at the base of the Upper Falls. The roar of the waterfall was quieter than normal with most of the dropping water occurring behind the ice wall.
Frozen Upper Falls
Picture of the Day for February 6, 2024
This is the mean squirrel who chased away the Cedar Waxwings from the berries and he wouldn’t any other squirrels to join in the feast either.
Mean Squirrel
Picture of the Day for February 5, 2024
A flock of Cedar Waxwings were attracted to the red berries in this shrub, but a gray squirrel chased them away after a few minutes.
Cedar Waxwings Eating Berries
Picture of the Day for February 4, 2024
The mile and half walk back from the waterfall always seems longer than getting there and probably a little slower since it seemed like more up hills than down. The slower pace does allow you to spot more things along the trail and I was surprised to see different green patches poking up through the snow.
Green in Snow
