Burrows & Young Islands - July 20, 2020

Kay and I paddled in our own "back yard" on this blue bird morning. We launched at Cabana Park and explored the east side of Burrows and circled Young before returning home for lunch. The water was glass. Kay and I loved the leisurely pace.

 We paused at Alice Bight to check out the condition of the marine campsite.

 We encountered  a number of harbor seal moms and pups.

 Kay rests in Peartree Bay.

 Kay approaches Young Island

 View west from Young; Allan Is. on the left, Burrows on the right. Lopez in the far distance.

White River Trails - June 28, 2020

These were new trails for me. The highlights were a lot of old growth cedar and a raging White River. To also be with our kids and grand kids made for an especially magical experience, in spite of the mosquitoes.

Tree huggers

Grandpa and Bode share a special moment watching the water.

Hugo enjoyed the lunch spot

Oma loved being with the grands and the trees

White River Falls

Emily views the falls up close

Swauk Forest Discovery Trail - June 26, 2020

The family took a break from social distancing at our Leavenworth place for a week in late June. It was so nice. This was the first of a couple of hikes we took. We encountered no other hikers.

The "Thunder Clan", on the trail again.

(of course,with sticks)

Approaching the high point.

On top

Stuart Range

Brian, Daisy and Mount Rainier

Scarlet Gilia

Skyrocket