7-13-2024
H: 80°F L: 55°F
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We went to North Cascades National Park today. We recently read that the park is one of the most beautiful but has lower visitation rates compared to other parks. We hiked Pyramid Lake Trail: 4.2 miles with a 1500 foot elevation gain. A sign said it was an “unmaintained climber’s route”. It was definitely steep and rocky. It was a breathtaking trail through woods and streams. It smelled divine like sweet and spicy cedar with a little smokiness.
The trail followed a stream in some places. We had to walk through the stream a couple of times too. The water was so clear and inviting.
We finally made it to our destination: Pyramid Lake. It was more like a pond but it had crystal clear water and plants growing on logs floating in the water.
Next we drove to Diablo Lake. The water is turquoise because of “glacial flour” which is a fine rock particles suspended in the water which refracts sunlight. It was absolutely gorgeous.
We ended our adventure day with a drive to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to try to get closer to Mt. Baker. It was getting darker as we drove on a dirt road in the park. It seemed the perfect place and time to see Sasquatch but, alas, no such luck.
7-14-2024
H: 84°F L: 56°F
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We all needed to rest after our adventures yesterday. The boys slept most of the day. The boys also got a much needed a bath.
7-15-2024
H: 66°F L: 54°F
Thousand Trails Mount Vernon, Bow, Washington
We had an adventure day! We started on Whidbey Island, Washington. We walked across the bridge at Deception Pass and saw seals in the water. It was quite windy on the bridge and it was obvious the water beneath the bridge was moving really fast.
We drove to the small town of Langley which is supposed to be the most charming small town in Washington. It was very cute and we enjoyed walking by the water. We have noticed that a lot of small towns on the ocean have bells to ring if a whale is spotted.
Next we went to Washington Park in Anacortes, WA where you can walk on the earth’s mantle which is typically about 20 miles under the earth’s surface. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can see the mantle.
The park was really pretty with a one-way winding road through the peninsula and terrific views of the ocean.
On our way home, we passed by the La Merca Breakwater where a boat built in 1917 was scuttled in 1966. You can see the bow and side of the old ship behind the boats in the marina. We also saw a boat that must have sunk and been pulled out of the water.
Stats
Expenses:
- Tow vehicle fuel: $0
- Campsite: $0
- Camping memberships: $11.19
- Food: $3.05
Miles driven: 396.3 (122.4 kWh)
Number of people asking about the Tesla pulling the camper: 1
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