Monday, June 29 -- Starvation Creek Park & Falls

Hello Everyone,

As I reviewed the list of upcoming painting destinations, I realized I had entirely left out a location for June 29!  Maybe that was nature's way of telling me that it was going to be so hot that day that most people wouldn't want to go outside to paint, anyway?!  I don't know -- I did check the forecast for Monday and it is supposed to be 'cooling off' to around 97 degrees.  So, I tried to think of the shadiest spot I could remember in and around the greater Hood River area, and Starvation Creek Park/Falls came to mind.  So for those of you who care to get out and paint, that's going to be the gathering place for this next Monday.

One advantage is that even though you will have to drive west and then turn around to go back east to get there, you will be able to enjoy the air conditioning in your car as you're driving there.  I'm trying to be positive here!  Also, there are picnic tables and restrooms, and if you care to make the short hike up the paved trail, you can see the falls.   Let's plan to meet at around 8:45 - 9:00.  

Driving Directions:  From Hood River, drive west on I-84 to the Cascade Locks exit, #44.  Turn left onto Wa-Na-Pa Road to gain access to the freeway again, this time heading east back toward Hood River. Starvation Creek Rest Area/Park/Falls is at Exit #44.   Happy painting!  And thanks to all of you for being part of such a fun and interesting group of artists!