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May
4, 2007
Today we headed north and east, along Route 20 and the Cascade
River Road. We knew the road was closed three miles before its
beautiful end amidst the mountains because of a washout, but we
decided to go as far as we could anyway.
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Of course our
first stop had to be Bunny
Hollow at Clark's Cabins in Marblemount. To our shock and amazement,
we only saw four rabbits! Usually there are hundreds hopping around.
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High
above in a tree, a Raven watched us and the rabbits with an eagle
eye.
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Across
the road from Clark's Cabins, the Wildwood Chapel (a tiny roadside
chapel) was being prepared for a wedding. It seemed that the officiant
would stand in the doorway while the guests sat outside. (There
is seating for only 9 inside the chapel.) There was another group
of chairs to the left of the picture. It looked so pretty and festive,
a lovely spot for a wedding.
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As
we got away from civilization, Tim spotted a couple of deer crossing
the road. By the time I got my camera fired up, all I could see
was the south end of this northbound deer. ;-)
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We
stopped at a lookout along the way. 'Waaaaay, way down was the racing
Cascade River.
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Looking
across, we could see snow-capped mountains peeking from beneath
a layer of clouds, and everywhere, trees, trees, trees.
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Here's
another brave deer. This picture was taken from very far away, and
when I tried to get closer, the deer ran off down the steepest embankment
I've seen. I was surprised he didn't fall.
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This
is my Lunchspot Picture today. We sat beside a waterfall (my pics
didn't turn out) but nearby was one tiny purplish flower which turned
out to be a Calypso
Orchid or Fairy Slipper. It's a first for me, so I was thrilled.
There is a scarcity of wildflowers this year, according to an article
in the paper.
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I
was also happy to see my dear Trillium close by.
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Further along,
the side of the road was carpeted with tiny Redwood
Violets. They too were a new flower for me.
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Many
Salmonberry bushes were in bloom, despite the chilly air here.
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As
you can see, there were a lot of Big Trees along our route.
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Dogwood
trees grew in abundance along the roadside.
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| Driving
along beside the hills and mountains and a gazillion shades of green
is very peaceful. There's nothing like the Spring Greens. |
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finally, as we passed through the town of Darrington on our way
home, I took a picture of Whitehorse Mountain, towering over the
homes. |
