What a gem. Washington State Beauty
You see, I’ve happened upon a gem and I’m not sure I want to share it with anyone. But because I’m such a nice person and happen to love writing about travel, I guess it’s in the stars that I tell you all about the gem that is Washington State.
After meeting my new man, and subsequently realizing I’d never been to his hometown/state, I finally ventured out to Washington just in time for his annual family camping trip. En route, I flew over Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier at 30,000 feet and even caught a glimpse of Seattle. We made out way straight to the woods, a much needed respite from the mundanity that has been my schedule lately, in an area near Lake Kachess. For 4 days I was without internet connection or cell service, and boy do I miss it.
Here are some snapshots.
At first I thought this was Mt. Rainier, but as I look closer at the top, it looks like it has erupted at some point, making me believe it’s actually Mt. St. Helens… could be wrong, but it’s beautiful nonetheless. [I stand corrected...this is Mt. Hood. And has never erupted ]
Another shot from the sky. This, I believe, is actually Mt. Rainier. See how the top is still intact?
After a hike to the top, looking out at Lake Kachess. Simply beautiful.
A shot of seattle from the plane. I didn’t get to spend time in Seattle, as I was camping all weekend, but next trip I’ll definitely venture into the city.
A shot of the mountainscape adjacent to Lake Kachess. The last day we were here, I spent some time reflecting during sunset.
At dusk, and before mine and Jordan’s return down the hill, through the forest, in the dark.
When we returned, it was time to sit by the fire with Jordan’s family and mentally prepare for a return to the city. One I was definitely not ready for.
As you can see, Washington state is beautiful. I look forward to spending more time out there, and seeing everything it has to offer. I’d love to visit Puget Sound, Seattle, wine country, and hike some of Mt. Ranier. If you’ve been to Washington, feel free to comment with some recommendations!
I have been wanting to go to Seattle for a few years now and I am finally getting up there next month!!! I can’t wait. Just doing the city (and Vancouver) but I wish I had more time to do more nature stuff.
For me, a trip without nature tripping is not a trip at all… and yours is just so amazing. You just made me miss those wonderful experiences I had with all of my trips. Definitely i will be going out and be wild for the next couple of days.
Suzzane, I’ll definitely check out your website next time I head to Washington for another camping trip- lots of good stuff there! Thank you for commenting on my post, I really had an amazing time there.
great pics, that mountain was mt. rainier which has erupted in the past it was just a long time ago. mt. hood is near portland or. a couple of hundred miles south and has a very pointy peak, it too is in the cascade mountain range. mt. st. helens is about halfway in-between and has a massive crater and not much snow anymore. next time you come up you should visit the san juan islands, especially in the summer. its an hour ferry ride and has great camp sites, resorts, views, a nice relaxed pace, and has the tallest mountain in the puget sound, mt. constitution about 3500ft if i remember, great views of the puget sound, the nice thing is you can drive to the top of it. anyways i thought i’d leave some info as i was going to copy the pic of the tree silhouette and make it my desktop wallpaper. thanks
I live in Washington. It is Beautiful.