North Cascades and Concrete WA

Today we moved to Birch Bay near Blaine, WA which is just south of the Canada border.   Catching up from the last several weeks, here are some pictures from the Concrete WA area we just left.

Here are some  photos from our walks in the North Cascade National Park. 

Part of the Skagit River

Sun peeking through the tall trees

A very tall moss-covered Cedar

Moss covered pathways

Newhalem River

One lone mushroom

Ladder Creek

Ladder Creek Falls

Lacey looking Fiddleheads

Inside a burned out tree

New and fresh looking helicopter seeds

It's all about location

We finally got a break in the rainy weather. Not that it kept us from going outside, but we did not do much sightseeing since the clouds were hanging very low around us.

We dusted off our raincoats that we rarely wear in the south and went for a couple of walks around the RV park. Walking in the rain is rather relaxing as long as it is a gentle rain, of course. We did go through a couple of pairs of pants and shoes. I think the soggy pants and shoes were worth the extra hassle of washing and cleaning. It is so quiet here except for the wind in the trees and the rain on our roof.

The clouds started to lift and the sun finally peaked out.

We took advantage of the nice weather and spent some time driving around the surrounding areas. We visited Baker Lake with low hanging clouds, but no rain. By the second day, the sky was blue. So we drove the mountain loop around Mt. Baker.

Baker Lake

Mt. Baker with clear skies

The best is yet to come! The blackberries are getting nice and plump. I can't wait to pick ripe berries from the bushes! Yum! I'm already enjoying fresh cherries and raspberries from the markets...delicious!

Happy Trails!