kknight: Hurricane Ridge, June 2006 (washington)
These are the last of my photos from North Cascades National Park, although not the last photos from the North Cascades.


I loved seeing all the waterfalls, short and long. Both of these waterfalls were along the highway to the west of Diablo Lake. (Yes, these photos were taken before the photos in the last post and are thus out of order. They fit better here.)

waterfall

another waterfall


After leaving the Diablo Lake overlook, I was headed for higher elevations and more snow.

the highway headed east


At times it looked like I was going to drive right into a cloud, but for the most part I didn't.

a cloud ahead


More photos )

Coming next: Snowy scenery from Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
kknight: Hurricane Ridge, June 2006 (washington)
Continuing eastward on my way through North Cascades National Park....

There are several hydroelectric dams on the river along the highway. This one is Gorge Dam.

Gorge Lake

Gorge Dam


The Gorge Overlook Trail is a short walk that offers nice views of the dam and lake.

Gorge Overlook Trail


There were a few birds along the trail, including this Varied Thrush.

Varied Thrush


More photos )

More later....
kknight: Hurricane Ridge, June 2006 (washington)
My next stop was at Clear Creek Falls Overlook.

Clear Creek Falls Overlook sign


Clear Creek view


More scenery )


It was a short walk to the falls which plunge 228 feet down into a rocky canyon created by frost wedging.

Clear Creek Falls


bottom of the falls


More photos of Clear Creek Falls )


This was pretty much the last place I stopped that had any kind of a view. Going west from here I drove into mist and rain and eventually pea soup fog. I have one more set of photos from this day where you can see some of that.

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