Sunday 12/6: 🥾hike.🎧Nia.☔hike @ Guy W. Talbot Park/Latourell Falls

* We will meet @ **Guy W. Talbot Park**. (if you park at the Latourell Falls lot you will not be near us to start the hike. Please go to the pin provided and read the MeetUp location directions.)
* Latourell Falls is the closest of the major **Columbia River Gorge waterfalls** to Portland, and it's also one of the most photogenic. A tall single-plunge waterfall of 224 feet, it spills over the lip of an undercut amphitheater of tall pillars of columnar basalt. An eye-catching splash of chartreuse-colored golden cobblestone lichen *(Pleopsidium flavum)* adorns the upper amphitheater and contrasts with the dark basalt walls.
* We will hike **approximately 2.5 miles** or so on some easier and some steeper trails. This is technically a hike\~hike\~Nia, as we will dance in a grassy field close to the parking area after our hiking loop.
* This hike is by far one of my favorites. I love the fern-filled lush forest trails, the waterfalls, the foot bridges, all the huge magestic trees and the open picnic area where we will dance our ***Nia***.
* ***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 necessary.
* 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. THX.
* 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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