We left Spokane and made our way toward the North Cascades, with a planned overnight stop at Pearrygin Lake State Park outside Winthrop. We packed up at Pearrygin State Park and headed west along Highway 20, leaving the dry, open landscape behind.
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The North Cascades stretch started with the orchard-and-dam drive east of the park before settling into Pearrygin Lake.
Washington Pass was the dramatic first alpine hit on the North Cascades side of the trip.
Lake Ann gave you a proper North Cascades hike early, with Rainy Pass country and the first real mountain immersion.
Newhalem slowed the pace down with forest trails, moss, and river walks around camp.
The Seattle City Light corridor added the human-engineered side of the park, from dams to walkways and waterfalls.
Thornton Lake to Trappers Peak was one of the major effort days, with the kind of payoff views that justify the climb.
Cascade Pass finished the stay with one of the park's classic alpine hikes and close wildlife moments.
The North Cascades stretch started with the orchard-and-dam drive east of the park before settling into Pearrygin Lake.
Washington Pass was the dramatic first alpine hit on the North Cascades side of the trip.
Lake Ann gave you a proper North Cascades hike early, with Rainy Pass country and the first real mountain immersion.
Newhalem slowed the pace down with forest trails, moss, and river walks around camp.
The Seattle City Light corridor added the human-engineered side of the park, from dams to walkways and waterfalls.
Thornton Lake to Trappers Peak was one of the major effort days, with the kind of payoff views that justify the climb.
Cascade Pass finished the stay with one of the park's classic alpine hikes and close wildlife moments.
We left Spokane and made our way toward the North Cascades, with a planned overnight stop at Pearrygin Lake…
We packed up at Pearrygin State Park and headed west along Highway 20, leaving the dry, open landscape…
With highs hitting 90 degrees, we stuck to morning hiking and shady trails near Newhalem Campground.…
Another scorcher in the Northern Cascades with temps back in the 90s, so we planned the day around staying…
After days of heat, the forecast finally gave us a break with a high of 75. Naturally, we celebrated by…
We broke camp at Newhalem and made one last stop before leaving. Danny wanted a shot of the old locomotive…
Once we were fully recharged after a couple of down days, we laced up our boots again for the Cascade Pass…
