We’ll be back to Whidbey Island again in May to visit family. Looking forward to seeing Deception Pass as well.
Washington State attractions
Washington State Cascade mountain range
Beautiful mountain stream
The Cascade Range in Washington is one of the features of the Pacfic Northwest that draws tons of folks each and every year . The Mt Baker-Snoqualimie National Forest offers a tremendous varitey of recreation and nature loving opportunities.
We have family in the Seattle area. When visiting we always try to allow for some time up in the mountains. The Mountain Loop Drive gives you some fantastic scenery, incredible photo ops and a chance to enjoy the lush forests of the mountains.
Roads turn to gravel but are very well maintained. Of course the season does make a difference, as winter snows can be very intense to say the least.
Snow Melt and waterfalls on Big 4 Mountain
A huge tree remnant on I-5
An interesting sight at a rest area.
A quick stop at the Rest Area on the northbound side of I-5 at mile marker 207 (north of Seattle, Washington) led to a surprise. There next to the rest room building was a huge tree “stump” with a roof mounted on top. I had to investigate! It turns out that this huge tree has quite a history, including being moved for display more than once.
The story of this Western Red Cedar reads like a historic novel. If only it could talk and give some details about those who over the years came in contact with this magnificent tree. Loggers like Ole Rodway and Ole Reinseth must have been real characters.
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