Hyak/Gold Creek

 

     Boomer the otter went on a walk this morning for 2.35 miles, and then a bike ride for 12 miles. The walk was at an average pace of 3.6 mph since it took 39 minutes to cover the distance. The bike ride took 44 minutes, so an average speed of slightly over 16 mph.
     This puts Boomer a mile past Exit 54 on Eastbound Interstate 90, at the Hyak/ Gold Creek Pond exit. Hyak is a word from the Chinook dialect. It means "swift", "fast", "speedy". Gold Creek is beautiful in all seasons and a great place for an easy hike in the summertime and for snowshoeing in the wintertime.