The Savage River

I took the free bus us to Savage River and walked for 3 hours – 1 ½ hours further into the park, and then back to Savage River. It was a test to see how it felt. The scenery is pleasant but not spectaular in that part of the park. The best thing was to stop walking all of a sudden and just listen to the nothingness with only the occasional bird and the sound of the wind or a stream.

The Savage River has to be one of the greatest names – although it really is a not at all savage looking braided river. Braided rivers are common throughout the park and are like a bunch of streams running down from the mountains to meet and cross paths – pretty to look at.

There was a bathroom along the road, with a big 2x4 as a door lock, lots of metal bolts and a sign warning to shut the door behind you to keep wild animals out. While I’m sure the mean when you leave, I couldn’t help but imagining someone running in and cowering in the bathroom stall while a bear tries to storm the barricade.

Pictures: Savage River; Dozens of Hares; Bathroom