Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Northern Washington

After our failed attempt to reach Astoria, Oregon, Z and I spent a little time in and around Anacortes, our home away from home. No matter what time of year, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most scenically spectacular parts of our country. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't rain there ALL of the time. Winter brings a variety of skies, though: clear, cloudy, foggy, and stormy - perfect for skywatchers like me. Weather-wise we had a little bit of everything on this brief trip, but thankfully we didn't get any snowfall. Here are a few scenes from our outings.

One of my favorite spots: Mt. Erie...

A cabin at Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park...

Birdwatching at Bowman Bay...

Storm clouds above the San Juan Islands...

Snoqualmie Falls...


The historic downtown of Snoqualmie...


The old railway station...



Walking along the Snoqualmie River...

Ferns are in abundance even in wintertime...

A distant waterfall...

Pathway through the forest...

The stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park in Bellingham...
Our time in Anacortes was short but enjoyable. As we headed south toward our home in the SF Bay Area, we decided to make a detour and complete that particular stretch of the Oregon Coastal Highway that we missed out on on our way up - hopefully this time without any snow.

Next Stop: Oregon. 

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