Washington Trip Report - part 15 - pretty scenery

After I finished stretching my legs at the Yakima Greenway I got back in the car and left on my way across the mountains and to my uncle's house in Lacey. I took a scenic route but I didn't have time to make any long stops.

This is the view I had coming out of Yakima on US-12.




The first stop I made was at a pull-off on the side of the road just after US-12 turns south, crosses the Naches River, and becomes the White Pass Scenic Byway. There wasn't anything there other than gorgeous scenery and some birds, but those were both worth spending some time on.


( Two panoramic views behind a cut due to size )

I believe the Tieton River is hiding on the other side of the colorful trees in this photo.




( More scenery )

There were birds, mainly Steller's Jays and Varied Thrushes, both of which I always enjoy seeing since they're west coast species that I don't see at home. I followed the birds from one tree to another trying to get good looks. Eventually I went back to my car, got into it, and then the birds came to me. They were eating something on the ground and came close enough that I could get some really nice photos.







( More bird photos )