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| Service road and ferns |
Today my friend Melanie and I walked up this service road from the Lost Lake trailhead on our way to the Burnout Overlook. This day was rain free, surrounded by plenty of rain in previous days, and plenty in the days to follow. So I figure this was a gift from the Weather Gods, and I am very grateful.
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| Beautiful waterfall |
We walked past this gorgeous waterfall, filled with all the rain we've been having lately, and making a most satisfying roar as well. We walked along the service road until we got to the South Lost Lake trail, which would take us either to the lake, or to the viewpoint at Burnout Overlook. We also stopped to view Samish Bay, but for some reason my photos are stuck in limbo. No worries, though, I did get some of Mt. Baker at the Overlook.
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| Mt. Baker and the Sisters |
You can see that we were very fortunate to be able to see this magnificent sight, since the low clouds (the fog in the valley) had begun to clear, and the high clouds overhead were high enough not to hide them.
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| Melanie greeting her favorite mountain |
We stayed here for quite awhile, although when the wind came up, it felt much colder than without it. We thought about having lunch here, but decided after all to find a place out of the wind.
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| Me admiring the view (thanks, Mel) |
Melanie took this one of me and the mountains, which I like very much. I don't have a visible double chin in the photo, which makes me very happy, and it will be a reminder of the fabulous day we had.
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| Mossy tree in sunlight |
On the way back, we saw more and more sunshine, and I had to show you this lovely tree backlit to show off its "mane" of moss. It's hard for me to know if the tree is truly dead, or whether the leaves are missing because of the time of the year. In any event, we covered almost eight miles and went around 1,900 feet up and down. So, by any metric, we had a great day. I'll take another one just like it next week, thank you very much. (But it will probably be raining.)
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Fantasticc photos and what a wonderful hike. I'm envious
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, what gorgeous mountain views! I even got a big kick out of that mossy tree, it looked like it was glowing with life... or kryptonite :^) I'm envious too.
ReplyDeleteSo you missed all the political excitement yesterday? How could you? It was much better to get out for a good long hike. I've been walking about 3 miles everyday.
ReplyDeleteYou see some great sights.
ReplyDeleteEight miles? Wow! That is just awesome. I do really love that photo of the mossy tree lit by sunlight. We couldn't go out for our walk today because of the rain. I'm sure glad you were able to enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice photo of you! Glad you had a great day hiking! :)
ReplyDeleteI will be very surprised if you have a double chin from any angle - and loved all of these photos. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think Mt. Baker is your favorite mountain, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteSp nice to see both of you and the waterfall and mossy tree...
Have a wonderful day! :)
I heard on the news your Thursday weather is heading to our area by Sunday...with lots of rain! My favorite photos are the waterfall & mossy tree. But MOST OF ALL...you!!
ReplyDeleteLooking cute as always lady and that is quite a backdrop. Me too on that tree. Looks like it is being struck by lightning as you took the shot. Electrified.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to get away from it all!
ReplyDeleteI like that picture of you with your mask above your face. Usually it is below the chin. Your hair is pretty. Love the curls.
ReplyDeleteYou are as photogenic as those mountains.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a trail you haven't described before, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Love that shot of Melanie. The moss tree is quite something. The area looks so green. The forest here are gray and the coniferous trees are dark now, not that green you have there. How lucky you were to be able to get out like that.
ReplyDeleteThe names of the trails you go on make me chuckle. Love the moss tree! I have a Meyers lemon tree that I had the kids transplant from one side of the yard to the other, and in the process it looks dead. It has looked that way for months, but I keep hoping it will sprout a leaf soon. It would look really pretty with a coat of moss, but that won't happen where I live. Too hot and sunny, not enough rain.
ReplyDeleteI love the views of Baker! That mossy tree makes for a great shot.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent views, you are so lucky to live in that area with spectacular vistas.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
~Jo