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From the days gone past
a place that changed its look, but not its memories for
me
Long ago growing up in the
nearby neighborhood, my friends and I on occasion would need to get
just a little farther away from the parents to do those things that
kids aren't suppose to do. In this far corner of the area, we could
walk down a old path to the river and have our seclusion to light a
fire, drink and be merry without concern of being found. I cannot
begin to tell the tales of the good times we had, but Im sure many
of you reading this have a place in your past like this, holding
your own fond memories of the carefree days.
Now jump to present
day. The area has transformed into something I dont recognize,
but can appreciate.The old path has been paved over, a bridge
now built over the creek. The creek itself has been channeled by
logs to control its yearly wanderings. Its now become part of
the Olympic
Discovery Trail, with 30 miles completed,
30 more funded, with a goal of 100 miles total. There is a
flattened area with a picnic table to enjoy a lunch or to just sit
and chat with friends/loved ones. Just down the road, .6 mile, is
Robin Hill Farm Park (
GCQCTM), that has many
more tables, restrooms, and a large parking lot. You can choose to
walk or bike ride from there, or simply pull off the road near the
cache on the corner of Pinnell Rd and N Solmar Rd.
This cache is dedicated to those
places from our youth that hold special memories. While your here,
be sure to pause for a bit, listen to the creek roll by, and think
about that place you went to as a youngster to get away and have
the fun you weren't suppose to have.

This is the second in the OSG
series
be sure to visit
OSG - The Dam
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