| 'Cascade River Road ascends a
forested valley hewn by glaciers and long traveled by Indians, pioneers,
explorers and miners. Today, this remote entrance to North Cascades National
Park attracts visitors headed for Cascade Pass (5,384 feet) and views
of waterfalls, alpine meadows, craggy peaks, glaciers and snowfields.
Its nearby namesake is a federally designated wild and scenic river. The
first 7 miles are paved. The remainder is mostly maintained gravel and
dirt...' [link] It was a gorgeous day, almost too bright, and it was great to be out in the mountains once again. |
| The one-lane road twisted and turned up into the mountains. As the snow is still melting we were treated to views of many waterfalls. |
On the other side of the road were majestic mountain peaks.
There were hundreds of butterflies all over the place. This is a Tiger Swallowtail.
We're nearing the end of the road here.
Snow and glaciers were rapidly melting in today's heat.
Time for lunch?
You betcha!
What a view from our lunch spot.
Among the wildflowers were bunches of gorgeous Indian Paintbrush.
This is the view looking down the valley as we began our descent.
We stopped beside one of the many rushing streams and rivers.
This is the North Fork of the Cascade River.
| I hope there's no truth to the Old
Wives' Tale about the height of this plant foretelling the amount of snow coming! I figure it's got a lot of growing to do yet! |
It was a most enjoyable trip.