Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) - DivineMrsDiva.com


We had some impromptu fun over the weekend, including eating tasty food at the Greek Fest, visiting a pumpkin patch, stumbling upon a foggy wooded viewpoint, a failed attempt at searching for mushrooms, and a sunny view of the Columbia River!

Thought I'd pop in with a shorty post to share!





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FRIDAY


Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Greek Fest PDX - DivineMrsDiva.com
On Friday, we hit up the Portland Greek Festival early to avoid the big crowds and to ensure we got our hands on some loukoumades!  They sell out every time.

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Oregon Heritage Farms - DivineMrsDiva.com
After a rather annoying and unproductive visit to the Columbia Store, we made our way to Oregon Heritage Farms for all things apples and apple cider!

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com
Then we drove through the countryside and up to Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint.
We found this misty, magical wooded area with a little walking trail and I couldn't wait to frolic!

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com
Arcadia II Jacket - Columbia   /   Seine Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans - Universal Standard   
Arishi V4 Fresh Foam - New Balance

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Bald Peak Viewpoint - DivineMrsDiva.com



SUNDAY


Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
On Sunday we headed to Beacon Rock State Park to look for mushrooms.
We found so many there last year...

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
Benton Springs Vest - Columbia   /   Ahsoka Tano Tee - Her Universe   /   LIVI Active Joggers - Lane Bryant
Fresh Foam 1350 Walking Shoe - New Balance   /   Long Beach, WA souvenir hat   /   Zigzag II Side Bag - Columbia

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
We met many forest friends along the way, including a fast fuzzy caterpillar, a bright red dragonfly, some annoying little bugs that liked these purple flowers, and a clicky-clacky grasshopper!

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
I think termite lines look really cool.

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
The only mushie we found

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
I took a black bag like this to NYC and it came in handy, so I bought a gold one for my purse.  Once I was too warm, it held vests, scarves, and jackets.

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com
The steep part isn't super fun, but it was much easier and much faster for us this year because our weekly walks have made us so much stronger.  It is cool to see little improvements like that now and then.

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) Beacon Rock State Park - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) St . Cloud Day Use Area - DivineMrsDiva.com
We saw a sign for the St. Cloud Day Use Area on our drive back home. 
We'd never been, so we stopped to check it out. There is a short gravel trail and various paths down to the water.
Other than the disgruntled man with the off-leash dog and a spent shotgun shell, it was a nice little walk.

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) St . Cloud Day Use Area - DivineMrsDiva.com
Spot the crane

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) St . Cloud Day Use Area - DivineMrsDiva.com

Walks in Nature: Foggy Forest Frolic (Fall PDX Area fun) St . Cloud Day Use Area - DivineMrsDiva.com




We only found one wee mushroom on our mushroom hike this time, 
so I think we were just too early.  We'll try again in a few weeks!



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