I took a friend from out of state and her daughter to Talapus Lake. They had to get some photos of themselves and the lake after we ate lunch sitting on these logs.

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Normally Talapus Creek has quite a strong flow of water. Not this year. The drought has taken it's toll.

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The drought has caused Talapus Creek to slow to a trickle exposing boulders normally hidden under water.

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My friend and her daughter posed on the ancient log bridge crossing Talapus Creek.

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Five friends sat on a log at the end of Talapus Lake and looked at the lake. I spoke with them as they started to leave. They said this was their first hike. They were feeling quite adventurous and proud of themselves. I hope they got bitten by the hiking bug and keep coming back for more.

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