Mom gets tired of the same ol’ places so when Mr. N’s Mom suggested a hike to a lighthouse on Sauvie Island, she jumped on it! Me? I didn’t care–as long as I can run and have water nearby, I’m happy as a clam. We picked them up and took off for a day of fun!
We started our 3.5 mile trek (that’s one-way, thank you very much) to this lighthouse on the banks of the Columbia River. 
We quickly realized we couldn’t get there along the beach…probably because it disappeared. 🙂 A quick scramble up the bank took us to a very muddy road…which way to go?
We went that-a-way, and found more mud. But there was no turning back. On we went and eventually the path was a bit drier.
And then…..
There it was!
There’s a lot of interesting history about this lighthouse–you can read it here. I felt like one of those early explorers…who knew what was around the corner?
There’s a bedrock reef (a main reason for this lighthouse) out there in the water–we saw the water eddying around it (sorry, Mom apparently didn’t get the picture)–so we were careful.
Mr. ‘dare-devil’ N, explored the water’s edge while I checked out a hole in the rock. Our Moms shared an apple while we continued to explore.
And chew a stick…
Or, just look cute!
Soon it was time to head back along the trail. We somehow missed the way back to the beach (and, ultimately, the car), but a quick slide down a cliff got us there.
It was time for a much-needed nap!
The (mis)Adventures of Sage 
Mud wrestling woof I can not wait
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That looks like an awesome place for a run! Very picturesque, and it’s always fun to find new, historic places.Great shots!
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You look like you had heaps of fun on your new walk!
The Pigs xx
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My mom likes your mom! We are not ones that need to be on a regular path and Mom is not afraid to go off road to reach her destination which means we might all end up in the mud like you did. So many humans don’t do that kind of stuff. So glad you have a fun mom like mine to have adventures with!
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Me too!! Too bad we don’t live closer.
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ha you picked the right way with a lot of fabulous mud. I love this place, lighthouses are great. and I read your has the oldest fog bell too, wow!
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I didn’t even know we had a lighthouse this close–it did have some pretty interesting history!
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Now why I am not surprised that no matter where you go you always find mud?
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And it’s so refreshing….
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Looks like you and Mr. N had a great time. Such a pretty place to hike too.
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Exploring is the most fun part of a hike. Looks like you and Mr. N. had a great one – so cool, water, mud, grass and sticks…perfect. Thanks for joining the Hop.
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Lighthouses are a great reason for a hike and adventure. They’re especially better with friends!
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Hi Y’all!
Oh I wish I lived there and could go with y’all! It looks like sooooo much FUN!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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Word press would not let me comment at least that is what they say to me!!
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You made my day with these great photos and getting a vicarious thrill through your adventures. wag wag wag!!!
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I think you two make great explorers and what an interesting bit of history.
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Such a fun adventure Sage and that lighthouse is very cool!
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You guys must have been in your element with all the mud. I’ve heard woofies love mud. That looks like a fun adventure.
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That looks like a fantastic place to go for a walk… and a lot of fun for the dogs… guess Lizzy would love to join in 🙂
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Mr. N IS a little daredevil lol. Looking forward to our next hike!
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Looks like loads of fun and mud!
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What FUN! I love going new places. It looks like you both had a blast. I hope the slide off the cliff was fun too 🙂
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looks like a lovely walk!!
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