June 27 – 30, 2023 – Washington State

Cleo in Washington State
On the way to the next stop in Washington State – we see Mt. Rainier – we did not stop – because still a lot is closed here – after the hard winter.
Staying in Kanaskat Palmer State Park
Our Campsite
… with a spacious “backyard”
The park is border to the Green River, Washington State – with a nice hiking trail along the river
We celebrate our 30 years of friendship – with a Greek dinner – like 30 years ago.
Next stop is Swift Creek a National Forest Campground at Baker Lake – not far from North Cascade National Park
Our campsite – and the camp host here is from Fort Myers, Florida – small world!!
Baker Lake …
… with the North Cascade Mountains in the background.
One piece wood artwork!
Right here at the campground – Red Huckleberries, Oval-Leaf Blueberries and Blackberries from yesterday – will make a good cake 🙂
As we have no electric at the campground – our “Zaubertopf” does a great job.
Huge Douglas-firs in this area.
And “German Abendbrot” also a good Dinner for no electric 😉
North Cascades National Park
Stunning view points to Diablo Lake
The park has two dams – we hiked to Ross Dam
And this one is Diablo Dam – pretty tight if you “meet” another truck on the dam (which we did!).
View from the dam.
Gorge Creek Falls – plunges into an extremely tight canyon in a series of plunging drops totally just over 300′ in height.
This cute guy follows us on the trail.
North Cascade Scenic Highway – at some point is maintained by National Forest Service.
Many view points to stop.
… waterfalls in the back
And breathtaking Washington Pass Overlook.
Washington State growers produce over half of the nation’s apple, pear, and cherry production.
Canola, Wheat and Potato fields … as far as you can see.
Next stop is Bridgeport State Park – another park located at the Columbia River.
Our campsite
And our little friends came for a visit.
Too cute – not to take a photo 🙂
My app says this guy is a “Yellow-bellied marmot”
Chief Joseph Dam – the second largest hydropower producing dam in the United States! When is built on the Columbia River, it created the lake called Rufus Woods Lake.