モナシー山脈の天然記念物・トップ14

アバディーン・コラムズは、大昔の火山活動によって形成された玄武岩の柱です。世界的に有名なジャイアンツ・コーズウェーと同様に、これらの柱はほとんどが六角形で、深い溶岩流が冷え固まり、亀裂が下方に浸透して、現在見られる独特の形状が作られました。

From a viewing platform at the end of the trail, you can take in the majesty of the 90-foot, two-step Margaret Falls.

This section of the trail has a series of five impressive waterfalls coming out of Celista Creek. The falls are named after the original settler of the area, Alfred Bass.

pray a couple layers as temperatures here can be different from the city

The Colville National Forest is home to 1.5 million acres of peaks and forests carved 10,000 years ago by Ice Age glaciers. Inside are the Salmo-Priest Wilderness and the Abercrombie-Hooknose Roadless Area, which are recognized for their wild wilderness.

Every four years, the Adams River turns red. This is when a so-called "dominant salmon run" takes place in the river, a salmon migration in which millions of sockeye salmon swim upstream. There they lay up to 4,000 eggs, which are fertilized by the male salmon. The next big salmon migration will take place in 2026, when the Salute to the Sockeye Festival will be held again.

The small mountain lake Tod Lake is located at an altitude of 1,995 meters, directly below Mount Tod, the highest of the three peaks of the Sun Peaks Resort. At the southern end of the lake there is a wooden table that is ideal for a break with a beautiful view of the clear water.

The views are impressive, with panoramic views of the canyon and valley that will leave you speechless. The route is mostly flat, making it accessible to cyclists of all levels, although the length of the ride and elevated views add a touch of adventure. The infrastructure is excellent, with good maintenance and signage, so you can focus on enjoying the trip. There are convenient access points and options to rent bikes if you don't bring your own.