January 22, 2009
Climbing out of fog on Blewett Pass
(but it won't last)
Fog frost coats the trees along I-90
Mountain top peaks through the fog at I-90
Ice falls cover rock faces on I-90
Getting close now and the sun is shining
on Willapa Bay
Greeted by sunset on arrival at Long Beach
Sunset Reflects off the Moist Sand
January 23, 2009
The Big Walk - Discovery Trail from Sid Snyder Drive to North Head Lighthouse and back (4.5 hrs
and about 11 miles.) North Head in the distance...
Friendly Greeting
North Head is closer, but we didn't see the light
Beach Art
Made it to Beards Hollow. Waves crash against rocks on North Head
Traveling inland as Discovery Trail turns from coast
Are we crazy? Another 1.3 miles to lighthouse over the hill and through the forest.
The Enchanted Forest
Lighthouse keeper's residence. This is available for vacation rentals.
Looking south over Benson Beach toward Cape Disappointment
North Head lighthouse at last.
Looking back to north from lighthouse
Ferns growing in snag along walk back to beach
Finally a spot to rest.
Never ending road. Still can't see the resort.
We did make it before sunset. Another beautiful evening at the Washington Coast
Lori and I took an opportunity to spend a remarkable weekend at Long Beach on the Washington coast. We had not seen the sun in weeks so were really watching the coastal weather forecast for any positive signs, and we were not disappointed. Beautiful sunsets, calm winds and mild sunny days. What more could one ask for.
Here are just some of the way too many photos I took during our
trip. I hope you enjoy viewing them a tenth as much as I did in the taking.
--- Craig
More...February 20, 2009
Riverfront Trail - East Wenatchee