Quite a change of scenery since our ☞ last visit in the Fall of 2022. An unexpected early start to 2024 camping and hiking trips. Sunny and spring-like temperatures, surprisingly dry but very windy. Walked some 17 miles (plus more than 600 stairs) in two half-days, up and down familiar trails. Spoted a few bold eagles above the river, herons  on trees and migratory pelicans stopping for a night on the river. Tested some improvements to our Forester camper.
Lovely spot! Did the improvements work?
Yes. Reinforced workbench in the back with added mounting rails, small storage baskets and light, no need to pack/unpack some frequently used items. New covers for mattress and pillows, easy to remove and wash on the go. Also switching to packing cubes and duffel bag for personal items, easier to pack and search for stuff.