My chosen route was across the northern part of Washington on Hwy-20. It was the most direct to the next big thing, and I expected it to be very scenic. There were some nice vistas, but mostly it was winding road through the mountains and forests. (Omak WA) Leaving the Methow Valley, I went over […]
The Methow Valley was ablaze with wildfires. Power was interrupted and several towns were evacuated, including Winthrop. And, all highways out were closed. So, I delayed going for a few days. And then, the rains came. Stopped at Rainy Pass and hiked out to see Rainy Lake and Waterfalls. An easy paved trail took me […]
(Newhalem WA) North Cascades National Park was a place I really wanted to see. After finding a site near the Skagit River, I hiked to the Visitor Center and saw the displays about the area. Then out onto a short boardwalk with a viewpoint of the Picket Range. Next, I hiked the River Loop trail […]