Ancient Lakes

I drove to Quincey and hiked to the Ancient Lakes, in Potholes Canyon. I took the lower route, and the first trail to the left, a few minutes from the parking lot. Birds, coyoyes, bats, beaver, flowers. Everything was green, it was sunny, one other person on Friday, 35 on Saturday, but most only stayed an hour or so, three groups spent the night, less than a dozen Sunday. Carry water, the lakes were sprayed with something last fall and the waterfalls might have agricultural reminants. It is not that far to carry a couple gallons. You can climb a cliff to see Dusty Lake. Scramble up past the big waterfall to the second waterfall to visit the beaver. Follow little trails all day, you won't get lost. And no annoying parking fees. Really beautiful, dry and warm. I love looking at rocks and the basalt cliffs are amazing. Good place to bring binoculars. Snakes? I only saw one skin shedded last year.This is a big, wide canyon where you can wander to your heart's content.