May 28 - June 1

A lot of photos for only a few days but they were an amazing few days!

Kayaking Lopez Island Our great guide Colin. Kayaking the Southern End of Lopez Island Thanks to Colin at Cascadia Kayak Tours The End of a Great Day Spring on Lopez. The Bikes on the ferry to Anacortes Laundry day on the road. Strips of Green Our first glimpses of the Cascades The original Cascadian Farm roadside stand localation (c.1972) Yes, the American Alps! Sunshine & Smiles That's two days for us. Amazing? Even more so in person! Beautiful Lupines and Missy Swim Break- Refreshing! Two tunnels ahead. phew IN the Cascades Spring Wildflowers Spring Wildflowers Diablo Lake/Colonial Campgrounds Our great camp on Diablo (bottom left) Journal entry for the day. Diablo Lake Morning- campsite views Diablo Lake Morning- campsite views Morning visitors Climbing & breathtaking scenery continue Just leaving camp. Entering the BIG climb At least she didn't cut our heads off. Shane overlooking Ross Lake. Wet Road Ahead Creeks & Waterfalls Everywhere! A full load of water for the days climb (6 plus liters) Rainy Pass..... Rainy AND Cold We stopped too long to snack & froze! We Made It! 5,000 ft of climbing