Sulphide Creek - May 11, 2016

The showers held off long enough for us to enjoy this lush forest walk into a corner of North Cascades National Park

Sulphide Creek with Mt. Shuksan and the Sulphide Glacier in the background.

Ron, Gene, David and Jolynn

Bunchberry

"We're here, so now what"

Kathy crossing a log bridge

Patterson Mountain - May 5, 2016

We got an early start, for us, hitting the trail at about 6:50 AM, This turned out to be a much more interesting and diverse walk than we imagined from just looking at Patterson Mountain from the road. This was an excellent time of year as we were able to experience wildflowers in abundance.

 The balsamroot and lupine seemed like they ere on steroids.

 The trail began at the Patterson Lake boat ramp. The lake was placid.

 Aspen leaves

Young Aspen grove

 Kay pauses to enjoy the view of the lake and up the Methow Valley.

Kay "stile'n"

Larkspur

Bitterroot

After the hike we enjoyed a great breakfast at Sun Mountain Lodge.

Leavenworth Hikes with Audubon Friends - April 2016

Kay and I enjoyed hosting some of our Wednesday friends again at our Fox Road place.

Wildflowers, heavy spring runoff, and time with friends were the highlights.

 Leavenworth from Sauer's Mountain

 Sauer's yard art is a highlight of this unique hike

 Kay and Kay

 Balsamroot

 Bill, Louise, Terry, Kay and I on the Tumwater Pipeline Trail.

 Icicle River Gorge

Skyline Lake, - March 30, 2016

Another bluebird day for a snowshoe! We had an excellent turn-out, warm temperatures, and great snow conditions

 Everyone was in high spirits.

Counting noses at the Lake.

The rock garden on the ridge is one of my favorite snow shoe destinations. The snow sculptures are different every time.

Starting down after lunch

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