Yesterday I decided to check out Smith Creek Preserve for the first time. I only hiked down to the bridge and back so did not explore too much of it, but I enjoyed that area very much. Then I drove towards Boxley and headed up Forest Road 5 (Cave MTN Rd) until it connected to HWY 16 and then I drove to Cherry Bend Recreation Area to finish up the day of birding. It was a very pleasant day in the mountains.
