This is a great store, with thoughtful design and layout on a relatively grand and rustic scale, including a wilderness themed exterior with large water feature, creating an inviting oasis in the middle of the city. I also like their merchandising style and helpful staff. We met Stef there and then had lunch nearby.
REI Main Store Urban Oasis
Today I tried out my new treads on a gentle 7 mile walk along the Carbon River. It began as a rainy day event, but cleared up soon after we began trekking. There was minimal wildlife evident, so I had to settle for a few scenics to capture the flavor of the outing.
The Carbon River is sourced by a glacier on the north side of Tacoma (Mt. Ranier). It gets its name from a coal discovery along its course in 1876. As with all similar rivers emanating from Tacoma, it is subject to lahars during volcanic activity on the mountain.
We started at South Prairie and walked west down the river to Orting, following a paved walking/bicycling/equestrian trail that has been salvaged from an old railway right-of-way. Half the trip is along a busy highway, but the middle part became somewhat secluded and peaceful.
Fern Growing in Top of Ten Foot Mossy Stump (rain forest feature)
Spring On The Carbon River (looking toward Tacoma, hidden by clouds).
Pastorale
Newly Minted
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