We are hoping we’ve finally turned the corner on winter here in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve had a wetter than normal winter, that’s saying something because the “normal” winters are usually day after day of rain and snow. A few days of warmer weather, a dry east wind and sun have dried things out a bit. Time for a little spring mountain bike riding. Most of the trails are still to wet to ride and so we didn’t join the parade of weekend riders out there wrecking the muddy trails. There are plenty of Forest Service and logging roads to ride on for the next few weeks while the trails dry out.
It’s still not warm enough for the snow in the mountains to start melting but the rivers and streams are running full bore from all the recent rain.
After a few nice days, the official first day of spring has arrived with rain showers. Looks like rain for the next couple days, but more like light showers rather than torrential downpours.
We’ll be starting regular posts about bass fishing as we expect to be out smallmouth bass fishing by the end of the week. Check back as we get the fishing gear and kayak ready to go!