Beautiful Day In Maple Valley

First time this year that I could walk my beloved Lake Wilderness Trail.  Could take my walking partner,  Dasher as he is recovering from knee surgery.  Maybe in a month or two.

Beautiful Day At The Lake

Dasher and I took advantage of a rare sunny day in what has been a rainy Spring to walk the trail to Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley.

Back To The Trail

Spring weather and Daylight savings time allowed Dasher and I to return to the Lake Wilderness Trail after work for the first time this year.

Beautiful Weekend In Maple Valley

Last Saturday, the weather was freezing but it was sunny outside.  Having the day off, I decided to walk the Lake Wilderness Trail with Dasher.  The middle picture is the narrow path that connects the trail to the park.  I took the bottom picture from where the Lake Wilderness Lodge is.  You can see Mt. Rainier in the background.

Safety On Trails Discussed At Maple Valley Meeting

Safety on the trails and in local schools was the topic in a Maple Valley town meeting that took place January 31st at the Lake Wilderness Lodge. The meeting was called in response to a shooting that took place on the Lake Wilderness Trail in which a man and woman were injured.

It was reported that both shooting victims have been released from the hospital and the shooter was still in custody.

The room was packed with concerned local citizens. Maple Valley Police Chief Michelle Bennett conducted the meeting, which included law enforcement officers who were experts at dealing with gang activity and drug enforcement. The Tahoma Assistant Superintendent also spoke on how area schools were dealing with potential problems.

The Lake Wilderness Trail

This barn is part of a set of historical buildings just off of the Lake Wilderness Trail.

The lettering says "Maple Valley". This is located just behind the Maple Valley Community Center. The Lake Wilderness Trail is one of my favorite places for Rusty and I to walk.

Lake Wilderness Trail In Maple Valley

Last Tuesday, Rusty and I stopped to walk on the Lake Wilderness Trail. It is right in the center of Maple Valley. We started at the church on Witte Road and followed the trail through a tunnel that went under the road. It wound through the Lake Wilderness Arboretum and eventually to the Lake Wilderness Park, which is what you see in this picture. It was a clear warm evening and the Mountain was out.