Just got this message and couple of photos from Jeff, who's hitting the road this weekend working on a future Adventure story. (Leaving me to work in the office, I might add.)

This Yakima River rainbow trout fell for a beadhead nymph.

If it's a nice weekend and you're looking for some fall foliage, find a reason to head over to Cle Elum, even if it's to go to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard.

I made the ride Friday afternoon and the hills were vibrant with colors. Trees and bushes painted hillsides red, orange and yellow -- which stood over even more against the green of the pines when the sun came out. It was hard to keep my eyes on the road, looking to up to the hills each time I rounded another corner of the interstate.

Once I got close to the Yakima River, my destination for a little fishing, the riverside cottonwood trees glowed yellow.

When I was suited up in my waders and had my fly rod rigged up, the trip down the trail at Irene Reinhart Park in Ellensburg was under a canopy of branches laden with red and yellow leaves.

The colors of fall continued to unfold as I landed my decent size trout of the day. It's back was dappled with black spots, a faint pink blush covered the gills and ran down its flanks.

It was a beautiful way to spend a fall afternoon. If you can squeeze in a trip between household chores, soccer games, shopping or whatever, this might be the weekend to head to the mountains.

Here is the view of Friday's sunset from the wild horse scenic viewpoint near Vantage.

Hurricane Ridge Road will reopen to bicycles Saturday morning, but road work will continue on the 17-mile road according to a statement released Friday by Olympic National Park.

The park has been closed to cyclist since May.

Construction is scheduled to continue on the road for three more weeks.

“We are very pleased to allow bicyclists to ride the Hurricane Ridge Road once again,” park superintendent Karen Gustin said in a prepared statement. “We appreciate the public’s patience and look forward to completing this project in early November (Nov. 7).”

The park says cyclists and motorists should still expect delays on the road.

The road Hurricane Ridge resurfacing project cost $12 million, according to the park's statement.

The 17th annual Washington Snowmobile Expo and Swap Meet is coming to the Puyallup fairgrounds this weekend.

Expo host, the Washington State Snowmobile Association, claims the show is the largest event held west of Minneapolis.

Fans of snowmobiling will be able to check out the newest machines, gear and accessories, plus learn about places to ride and stay. There also will be free seminars, including one for riders ages 12-16.

Admission is $10, children 12 and younger can get in free.

On Saturday, the show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Click here to learn more about the association.

The road to Mount Rainier National Park’s Mowich Lake closes Monday. We’ll have a story Sunday with three suggestions for one last hiking hurrah this season.

Here are some pictures from a 7.5-mile hike I took at Mowich Lake on Oct. 10.

Mowich Lake.

Expect winter trail conditions if you hike at Mowich Lake this weekend.

The view from Ipsut Pass.

Eunice Lake.

A look up at the Tolmie Peak Lookout from the banks of Eunice Lake.

Mount Rainier from the trail above Eunice Lake.

Tolmie Peak Lookout.