where: 4 1/2 miles northwest of Jewell along Highway 202 in Clatsop County
ramblers: Susan, Dave, and Mary
season: Autumn, October
field notes: It's mushroom season in the pacific northwest! The county park is nicely maintained with a small parking area and an easy, short trail along Fishhawk Creek that leads to the waterfall. Pictured here is just a sampling of the charming mushrooms currently on view along the trail. More mushroom pics here.
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Fishhawk Creek in Autumn |
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A secret Fairy Door in moss-covered tree... |
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The lower part of Fishhawk Falls |
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mushrooms galore! |

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