We traveled to Washington last weekend for Sam's college graduation (see prior post). Brian and I had a blast!
We drove from Everett to Pullman, about a 6 1/2 hour trip. Along the way, we saw many beautiful, natural places (thanks to Mike & Deb). In and around the Seattle area, there are TONS of really tall trees. As you travel East, the trees disappear and you see nothing but farmland and crops... green manure, apple trees, hay, potato, and more. Pretty much everywhere I looked, I saw mountains in the distance. It's really cool!
Early in our drive, we stopped in Snoqualmie Pass - where there was SNOW! I had so much fun walking on the snow and gathering it in my hands! I had the biggest grin on my face the entire time! I can't believe there was still snow in early May! Born and raised in Florida, I've only seen snow once before in Colorado (over Memorial weekend three years ago)... but, the snow was old and melting. Unlike Colorado, Snoqualmie Pass had fresh snow - since it snowed two weeks prior to our trip. I don't know that I could handle a snow storm, but I definitely want to see more snow!
To get to our hotel, we had to drive 45 minutes Southeast from Pullman. We were in Idaho for a few minutes (Lewiston) before circling back around on the highway to Clarkston, WA. We saw Univ of Idaho (only six miles from WSU) and drove through Moscow, Idaho. It was fun.
On the drive back to Everett, we went a different route and saw more beautiful places... many small towns - including Starbuck... Palouse Falls (gorgeous waterfall!)... Wenatchee (Rocky Reach Dam)... Leavenworth (cute Bavarian town)...
While we saw a lot in only four days, there is still so much to discover in Washington and the Northwest. I can't wait!
Thank you Mike & Deb for making our trip so special!
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