Just outside of Portland, Oregon along the Columbia Gorge...
I was blown away with excitement when I saw a salmon run!
Hundreds of them swimming, thrashing about, jumping... upstream to make babies and then die in same place they were born.
I hiked through a muddy trail under cover of dark clouds and rain with the motivating force that I MAY see a salmon run, as I documented here. I didn't.
And then under blue skies unexpectedly the next day, I DID see my salmon run.
At Eagle Creek along the Columbia Gorge. It was a thrill!
I recommend seeing a salmon run to all.
As a way to keep grounded with the cycle of life, for beyond concrete, life pulsates with connections that you can see.
Ahhhh!
Whatever the reason--I am blown away with excitement and calm (it's true!) when I see a salmon run.
According to Wikipedia "The salmon run is the time at which salmon swim back up the rivers in which they were born to spawn. (Have babies) All Pacific salmon die after spawning. While most Atlantic salmon die after their first spawn, about 5-10% (mostly female) return to the sea to feed between spawnings. The annual run is a major event for fishermen and grizzly bears.
And, I'll add, Donna and people who appreciate observing the cycle of life.
Where have you seen life's connections lately?
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