Today's photos are all taken from a park that is often difficult to find...the main entrance's sign is
barely noticeable:
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. You could be forgiven for not knowing about it, as it is in the middle of industrial lands, with the never-used Wapato Prison on one side, and a city dump on another.
The most ideal ways to tour the park: kayak and bicycle. Bicycles are only allowed on the perimeter, so bring a bike lock to hook your bike up to the bike parking. Also, no dogs allowed within the natural areas. I've only ever walked parts of the park, but eventually will take my bike the entire route and spend time doing photos with my regular camera, not my phone. Lots of birds and wildlife.
Finally, the gates close at sunset, there is no charge to visit or park, and there are two unisex pit toilets -- no running water.
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| Side channel algae blooming |
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| Side channel |
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| Smith Lake from the canoe launch area |
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| Closeup of algae / bacteria in Smith Lake edge |
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