11/22 🌧️ hike.🎧Nia.🥾hike @ Oxbow Ancient Forest Trail, Gresham, OR

**Oxbow Regional Park, Ancient Forest Trail, Gresham, OR**

* Oxbow is close-by, magical and promises a beautiful grounding visit. Let's go see our wild and scenic **Sandy River** up close!
* Oxbow is a ***Metro Park*** that collects **$5 per car** (cards accepted) upon entrance to the park or you can buy an annual pass directly at the Oxbow Park office for $40. (please arrive a few minutes early if you plan to do this.)
* You will drive precisely 1 mile (restart your odometer) past the fee pay station to meet us at my white Subaru Outback @ Happy Creek picnic area where there are vault toilets to use.
* Cell reception is spotty in this area.. so please take a looksie at the pin/map beforehand.
* For our **3.5 mile hike**, we will explore some **gentle grades** along the river's terraces and **some steeper trails up a ridge** between the river's bends. (nothing too crazy)
* This undammed river carves cliffs and creates **beaches** in the park as it carries snowmelt and glacial till from its source on Mount Hood.
* We will dance our ***Nia*** Somatic movement by the water, unless it is dumping rain and then we will dance undercover of a picnic shelter within the campground.
* ***Nia*** *Somatic movement* is gentle, fun, inclusive, healing, move-at-YOUR-own-pace & in YOUR body's way. It is about what it **FEELS** like, not so much what it looks like, y'all. No prior experience needed.
* We use **headphones (provided)**, handsfree mic, radio transmitter & iPod technology!
* Please wear clothing you like to move in and **hooded rain gear** (when needed) to protect our headphones.
* Be sure to have a healthy **breakfast** that includes protein & pack a snack perhaps.
* Bring your full **water** bottle.
* If your **intention to attend changes**, pretty **please change your RSVP** status on MeetUp to "Not Going" as soon as your plans change. I have limited sets of headphones and would love to avoid "no-shows" from excluding others who wish to join. Also, I prefer to know whom I am and am not expecting at the trailhead.
* Please avoid asking others on a date during this event. My intention is to foster **safe space** to meet new people, hike, dance and FEEL the music. Please respect your fellow attendees. I remove members who aim to "pick-up". Please let me know if you are ever made uncomfortable by another during an event.

We would LOVE to have you join us …

🔥 this is a **community event** and there is no charge. FREE! 🎈
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