Today was one of those rare sunny-winter days in Beaverton. It was almost painful to have windows in my classroom. The students were restless and I really wanted to get out and feel the sun on my face.
At 3:30 I rushed out the door to pick up Ken so that we could go for a hike before it became dark. We headed down Murray to the Nike campus. The trail that surrounds the campus winds around the parking area surrounded by well maintained grounds. One corner of the campus is predominately a natural wetland area. It has great big bull frogs that sing in the early mornings but today they were quiet. The wetland area is also a home to several varieties of ducks, geese and an occasional nutria.
If you choose to hike around Nike, be sure to take one of the trails to the center of the campus to check out the man made lake surrounded by gardens. It really is beautiful. If you happen to hike or run there in the early morning you will be able to experience a great solitude and watch the mist rise from the lake. It really is a great place for a little exercise in the morning. My friend and I have walked there at 5:30 am so many mornings I lost count. Usually we are alone on the trails and it is very peaceful.
Today, there were several people on the trail: runners, walkers and Nike employees just getting off work. Still a great way to spend an early evening. The sun did not start going down until about 5:00. Great time.
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