I took the day off, for an awesome hike with Mandy and Jennefer, up to Devil's Head Fire Lookout station! We took all the time we wanted. We saw lots of big beautiful rock formations, and the beginnings of Fall colors along the trail. We hiked right past the area that was devastated by the tornado in July.
We chatted with Ranger Bill Ellis for a long time. He described the day when the severe weather blew through, and all the heavy rain and lightning and hail and incredible wind that came with it. He wasn't sure if the station was going to stay in place. He said he'd be "out of here in a blink" the next time he sees a similar looking cloud heading his way.
Mandy met lots of other dogs and people. We had a delicious smoked salmon lunch, with strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, cheese and crackers, and carrots. We met several Stellar's Jays. Mandy protected us from being nibbled by some very bold chipmunks.
