After two years away from the search area, I rented a Jeep, accepted the high cost of fuel, and enjoyed my return to the area of the search. The cost of the Jeep dropped substantially from the initial booking but fuel kept rising to offset any savings. Changes to the stream banks of both Jolly Creek, shown here, and Rock Creek were greater than on any year prior. The spring melt must’ve been quick or combined with heavy rains. Even some area trails were scarred and gouged. Silence reigned supreme and nourished my soul after too long in the noisy city. As I continue to age, I miss the silence of the countryside more and more.
