I thought I’d do a series of posts based on our recent trip to the Krause Basin Interpretive Trail. This will be a thirteen part series, and I will warn you in advance that the photos are less than stellar. I guess this will be an interactive interpretive trail! ;)

And away we go.

To view the original pamphlet please view the Krause Basin Interpretive Trail Brochure pdf. Yep, you do need Adobe Acrobat to view the document.

Welcome to the Krause Basin Interpretive Trail, a quarter-mile loop through an old western hemlock forest and a regenerating clearcut. As you travel the trail, look for the twelve numbered sign posts near the trail.

In the 1960s, the hemlock forest in Krause Basin was logged for wood products and to establish a different kind of forest preferred for making lumber. This grove was set aside as an example of that earlier forest, prior to logging. Travel the trail and discover what makes a western hemlock forest unique. Contrast it with what you find in the younger forest. Learn why some of these trees and plants are important to people that live, work, and play in these forests.

The signposts begin on the right of Hemlock Highway, continue on Spruce Street and finish on the right of Yew Avenue.

Signpost 1 will be posted tomorrow.