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Grass widows not alone on South Hill bluff

Grasswidows follow the late-winter emergence of buttercups to start the early spring bloom of wildflowers on Spokane's South Hill bluff. (Jim Kershner)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508
Grasswidows follow the late-winter emergence of buttercups to start the early spring bloom of wildflowers on Spokane's South Hill bluff. (Jim Kershner)
Grasswidows follow the late-winter emergence of buttercups to start the early spring bloom of wildflowers on Spokane's South Hill bluff. (Jim Kershner)

TRAILS — Local writer Jim Kershner, a household name to long-time readers of The Spokesman-Review, is having a ball watching spring explode along the trails of the South Hill bluff below High Drive.

Last week he found a few bunches of arrowleaf balsamroot blooming a bit ahead of normal.

On Saturday he found the slopes alive (above) with grasswidows — that clearly were having nothing to do with being alone this season.

Coyote advisory: Remember last year, when several dogs were attacked by denning coyotes as they joined their owners for hikes or runs on the South Hill Bluff trails?

The Friends of the Bluffs are sponsoring a free program, ” Living with Coyotes ,” at 7 p.m., April 17, at St. Stevens Church Parish Hall, 5720 S. Perry.

Meantime, be proactive in your dog’s favor: Keep your dog on a leash.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Outdoors Blog." Read all stories from this blog