Ingalls Creek — Saturday, Jun. 17, 2023

Ethan, Karen, & I took a hike up Ingalls Creek today.  There were quite a few cars in the parking area when we arrived at 10:30, but we didn't have trouble finding a place.  The outhouse was well stocked with TP.  We walked about 2 miles up the trail and found a nice spot by the creek for lunch.  We spent our usual hour or so before heading back.  The creek was running full, more of a river than a creek.  We were too late for most of the wildflowers this low down, though--- there was a lot of common snowberry in bloom.  Except for butterflies, we didn't see any wildlife, but we did hear reports of a bear and some rattlesnakes.  There weren't too many people on the trail when we were hiking in, but lots when we were hiking out.  The day started sunny, but clouded up some as the day progressed.