Refreshing interlude on the drive home from Leavenworth: Deception Falls

On Sunday, we packed up and headed home from the Accordion Celebration. It was a warm, sunny day, and we were in no hurry to get home, so we stopped at Deception Falls. Deception Creek runs under US Highway 2, and there is a nice nature trail along the creek, with a newer bridge and walkway across to view the upper falls.

Here are some photos and video that I captured, at this picturesque little park.

Downed tree
Nurse log. Death nurtures Life.
Upper Deception Falls, under the Highway
Upper Falls, power of Nature
Lower Falls
Side pool, Lower Falls

The slower water was nearly crystal clear!

Can you spot all the tiny falls that feed the little pool?
Fairy Grotto
Side pool, Upper Falls
Douglas Fir

It was a pleasant stop on the way home, before the big Sunday traffic jam. We were happy that we made that stop.

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