Umtanum Creek Canyon — Friday, Apr. 26, 2013

Central Washington > Yakima

Please be careful of rattlesnakes. Our family encountered three on the first mile of the path last Friday. If you go, please prepare for the possibility by learning how to react if you encounter a rattlesnake (I think you're supposed to freeze and slowly back away -- they will strike out of fear or anger if they feel threatened). Keep your eyes on the path so you don't accidentally step on one. We had a great time though! We saw lots of beaver dams and wildflowers, and the suspension bridge is fun to walk over. Given the number of rattlesnakes we saw, I would be cautious about bringing small children or pets on this hike (although I've never been before and maybe it's just the time of year).