Eaton Canyon Falls

The Falls were beautiful today with the recent rains we have had in Southern California. It took multiple crossings of the fast running creek to finally reach our destination. It was such a beautiful day for a hike. The creek was able to get 2 scouts soaked who missed the rock they needed to cross the creek. But with the sun and warm temperatures they were able to dry off quickly when we got out of the canyon. I hope to have pictures of the falls later on Facebook.

We found an abandoned hut, shack, structure,??? in the creek bed on the way up then had the chance to check it out later. It was like a Robinson Crusoe type of structure. Probably abandoned from a homeless person. It was in the middle of the creek so can understand why it was abandoned. Place to go when I am in the dog house? Hmmm...

Nature Hike

Went for a nature hike today at Eaton Canyon with 3 scouts, 2 who needed to pass plants requirement for 1st Class. It was a great day. Learned about a plant which helps with sore throats, laurel sumac whose berries were used as an aide for digestion, another plant which helped with bladder problems. Cowboy Sage which was used by local cowboys as a cologne before they rode into town. It was like going to local pharmacy.

Wish more of the Bat Patrol could have come for the hike to learn about our local native plants in Southern California.

It was a great way to start off the day. A beautiful hike in Eaton Canyon.