Years ago I hiked up to the top of Colonel Bob. I called it "All Day Mountain" after that. I didn't catch the clue when the ranger said "Well, I can make it to the top in four hours, if I push it." He didn't add "and I hike everyday." In any case- it was worth it- even when I was still sore days later.
Yes- the lush green moss hanging from trees, the birds flitting about, and the view from the top- breath taking. But honestly- it was the berries I'll always remember. Huckleberries like the tip of your thumb- juicy, glowing like ornaments on a Christmas tree. Eventually you eat them like a bear- just pull the branch down to you and use your lips to pluck them off.
The more to eat, the more you want to eat- until you get a little bit giddy with it all. There's other berries too- but Hucks are my favorite. And the abundance of wild edibles doesn't stop there- fiddle heads, miners lettuce and mushrooms. Lots of mushrooms. In fact, Lake Quinault has an annual Mushroom Festival in mid-October. Time to start planning your trip!
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