Serial Files: Etiwanda Falls

     For the 4th or 5th time, we returned to Etiwanda Falls.  It's at the northenmost end of a local suburb.  Man and nature here have learned to reside in harmony.  And every time we come back, we unearth more of its beauty. 

Nature Hike: Etiwanda Falls for the 4th Time?

     About a week ago, we attacked Etiwanda Falls for the 4th time with an old junior/senior high school friend of mine.  Can you believe I've known her over 20 years?  Yes, I know.  That certainly dates me.

The girls with their new friends.

Starting up the 1.5 miles uphill...

S and I are dragging woefully behind.  Well, there was a 25 pound monkey on my back.

Aaaahhh, the refreshing rushing stream!

E wasn't too afraid of being atop the falls.

A lookout break before the descent.

One last break before we hit the end of the trail.

Adversity does bind people together, for by the end of the journey, the children were all holding hands.

The baby was so thirsty.  He had been too distracted from finishing his bottle during the hike but made up for it in no time at the end.  Thanks Auntie J for giving him a little love.

     

Ipod Shots: Etiwanda Falls

My new hiking buddy and friend J and I went to a nature preserve just north of a bustling suburb.  At the end of the trail is a wonderful waterfall called Etiwanda Falls.  I didn't want to lug my DSLR so I decided to test my Camera + app on my Ipod Touch.

There was steepness to overcome.  J offered to take the baby on her back.  

Wild yellow daisies could be found sprinkled among the bush.

1.5 miles later, we made it to the Falls.

The water was very clear.

It was refreshing to hear and feel the rushing waters.

There was a terraced drop into the stream below.

The sun was still shining even though it was late afternoon.

The baby loved being in the carrier.  He never once did cry and only made noises to babble.  

Camera + has some great editing features.  

It was definitely an easy walk back down.  Can you believe my little ones hiked 3 miles????