Sometimes I forget about this walk in the woods.  That is what it is - a walk.  This reserve has about 4 miles of trails that weave through Douglas Fir and ferns. After winding our way through the forest trail, we were given the option to detour around the small pond or continue the loop. We choose the pond and within a quarter of a mile to go we were greeted by the sounds of mallard ducks and frogs making their presence known. At the far end of the pond a bench was placed perfectly to take in the scenery and I could imagine spending a morning and a cup of coffee in the quiet. Just as we had rounded the corner to this peaceful sunny spot we were buzzed by a low flying duck coming out of the woods, banking hard and to make a landing on the pond. Continuing on we made our way around the pond and joined the main loop trail. There were families with small kids and trail runners that wanted a quick run through the woods but it was far from being crowded which made it lovely for a  spring walk in the woods.