Ice Age group kicks off new year

KAHLOTUS — Members of the Palouse Falls Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute are off to a busy start of 2024.

On Saturday, March 2, several members hiked nearly 3 miles to visit Sacajawea Bar on the Snake River.

The hike started near Star School, about midway between Pasco and Kahlotus. After the hike, some members drove to Juniper Dunes.

Next up, the organization is planning on a trip to Othello for the annual Sandhill Crane Festival, slated for March 22-24 this year.

There will be lectures, hikes and filed trips available for those making the trip. Members can also take part in bird watching excursions.

Also this month, the organization is in the planning stages of bringing a program, “An Overview and Introduction to the Missoula Floods and the IAFI” to Harrington and Pomeroy.

The times and places for those events are still being worked out, organizers said, noting they will provide updates as details are settled.

The Harrington program will also include a short drive to the rock shelters of Crab Creek, south of town.