Umtanum Creek Canyon — Tuesday, May. 24, 2022

I had to meet Karen Martinis at Umtanum this afternoon to pick up some plants she had procured for me and we took a walk in the canyon afterwards.  Karen turned around at the first crossing as she needed to get home, but I continued on to the big, spectacular buttress on the opposite side of the canyon from the trail.  The afternoon was overcast and mild, perfect for walking, and the diffuse light brought out all the saturation in the green.  There were a few other hikers in the canyon on this  beautiful afternoon.  There was lots of mustard and hoary cress and a scattering of other wildflowers.  I didn't see any wildlife on the hike, but I did see a bald eagle, some deer, and some big horn sheep on the way home.