Royal Basin,  Olympic National Park,  September 11, 2011     page 30 / 46

I came to an open, flat area. As I rejoined the trail, I turned to see the goats continuing toward me. I figured they were after anything of mine with salt. They desire salt so much that I have had some goats lick the perspiration from the back of my hand. But I decided not to allow this activity on this trip.