Umtanum Creek Canyon — Friday, Feb. 22, 2002

Central Washington > Yakima

In mild, spring-like conditions, hiked about a mile up the canyon on a guided nature hike sponsored by KEEN(Kittitas Environmental Educational Network). We saw bighorn sheep on the hillsides above us, a new beaver dam and lodge in the creek and all sorts of native and introduced plant species. KEEN is gearing up for their annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-steppe field day on May 11. Information booths will be set up at the trailhead parking lot and guided walks will address the area's geology, climate, flora, fauna(including, of course, the snakes) and human history. Check out KEEN's website at www.eeaw.org/keen/ for more info.