I spent a beautiful evening hiking and soaking tonight. Crossed the shallow river and climbed to the rebuilt top pool at Rocky. Enjoyed the warm water and stars as they became more visible with the setting sun. It is not how it was, but I am thankful that I am able to soak in these waters that run freely out of the earth. There is a smaller middle pool that is shallow and slow moving. At the bottom near the log is a large pool that is lukewarm at best. When I was up this summer someone had done a remodeling job complete with carpet in the bottom pool. When I visited last month, someone had pulled the disgusting piece of flooring out and carried it across the river. I found it sitting on the bank and was happy to find it a new home, far away from the hot spring. With the changes at Rocky, I have noticed more trash and not as much respect for this amazing place. If you wander up this river or others to enjoy a hot spring or much needed escape, please carry out what you bring in and maybe a few extras if found.
Molly DeVinaspre
Ocean Artista
Art is way to explore myself, the world around me, and sources of creativity in a deeper way. I enjoy immersing myself in the creative as well as the occasional hot spring, ocean, river or lake.
Well put, Molly. I’ve received a couple other trip reports of late referencing much of the same in regard to the disrespecting of Rocky. Thank you for all that you do!
we got lucky a few weeks ago I guess, didnt see any trash but I had bags and was ready anyways
Hey there. I do wish we could get your link to update on my blogroll when you have posted new posts. Your blog stays stuck down at the bottom of the list because “it” doesn’t recognize you’ve posted….In the meantime, I’m signing on to get your posts via my email so I will know they are there.
When I turned the calendar for the last month of the year I really studied the December image. Beautiful as all have been, I thought how much I have loved the calendar and will miss it in 2011. Will you be offering one for the new year?
Hi Lydia!
I wish I knew what the problem is… try adding http://feeds.feedburner.com/ihs as my link instead.
Thank you for the kind words regarding last year’s calendar – here is the new version for the new year! 🙂
I hope you have a great holiday!