Hillbilly rock landscape6/20/2023 ![]() ![]() In addition the Dark Valley Revival sound is inspired by artists like Doc Watson, The Carter Family, Gillian Welsh and Gene Clark to create an exciting blend of psychedelic folk, bluegrass and punk. Introducing their own vibrant, self written material gives them their unique and energetic sound. This band fondly describes themselves as ‘emerging from the darkest depths of the south Wales valleys’ in 2016! Above all their music revisits bluegrass, gospel and the country songs of the past. Dark Valley Revival Dark Valley Revivalĭark Valley Revival were the foot-tapping act rounding up Friday night’s music. You can find out more about their music on Facebook. The duo’s music reimagines the independent spirit of the artist Frida Kahlo. The musicians were Simon Cottle on flamenco/ folk guitar and Louise Armstrong on arresting vocals. Kahlo After Frida were the exciting final act who played the Cottage Stage on Friday. Even the ‘Miller’s Dad’ was busy making friends on his mobility scooter! Here’s a quick glimpse of some of the acts that we really enjoyed. Absolutely everyone had fun, with kids dancing on hay bales and Mum and Dad relaxing with drinks in the beer tent. A wide range of artists showcased their work and there was definitely something for every taste. As always the mood across the four day festival was laid back and convivial. You can’t imagine how good it was to see familiar faces together with new artists and to enjoy real music performed live. This is our very first festival since the start of lockdown restrictions. Hit the stick of the lollipop, still cruising slightly downhill, and take in the big views of the Columbia River Gorge.Everyone at Abbey Mill was so pleased to welcome back Folk on the Lawn. We like to call this the “Enchanted Forest.” After busting out of the forest, look for the Hillbilly Weather station on your left while climbing a small rise.įrom here, you will soon be rolling downhill for over 2000 feet of loss, first on gravel and then pavement. After the intermediate pavement section you may pick up a bit of washboard, but a clean line can be found.Īt mile 31, you roll through a heavily canopied forest section that is fast and fun. Near the end of the 2300 ft climb, at ~ mile 20, the views start to open up and you start to catch the first bit of rollers … with the first bits of downhill thrown in. We really enjoyed this section of route as it provided a cool respite from the summer sun. Several miles later the forest landscape transitions to pines such as the Jeffrey Pine, Long Needle Pine, Monterey Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Bill Pine and Gray Pine. ![]() Fisher Hill road climbs for another 1200 feet, but over 6.5 miles.Īt ~ mile 15 you come through a unique and beautiful section of Oregon White Oak. ![]() When you turn inland from the switchbacks, the road straightens out and you start enjoying rolling farmlands and cattle country with some active forest logging areas thrown in. After this, you continue to climb for another 1200 feet, but much more gradually and in a stair step fashion. The grade is a consistent 4 to 6% for 1100 feet. Then you switchback (4) your way up Fisher Hill with views getting better and better as you climb. This gravel path meanders next to the Klickitat River for 1.5 miles. Hop on the highway for a super short section (ick!) and then find the start of the Klickitat Trail (yeah!). At the T at the end of stick of the lollipop, take a right and blast down to the river. Oddly, while you are above the highway and the trains, you really don’t hear or see either.Īfter your diversion, continue up Old Highway 8, past vineyards. It’s well worth buzzing through the bike path (we didn’t see no bike signs) to get an even better view of Columbia. The rock formations are crazy fun … and the views of the Columbia River Gorge are outrageous.Īt mile 2.7, on the right, you will see a small turn out which is the Catherine Creek trailhead. You dodge rocks on the road turned to trail and then in a little over a mile, turn onto the section Old Highway 8 that can still handle cars. The ride starts on the Old Highway 8 trail, it is more of a paved hiking / biking trail than an actual road. ![]()
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