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Snow Fun 11.14.09 :

Snow Fun 11.14.09

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 12:41pm PST

Marymoor Pea Patch 10_2009 :

Marymoor Pea Patch 10_2009

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 8:22pm PST

Fall Colors 10.18.09 :

Fall Colors 10.18.09

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 7:47pm PST

DMB 2009 :

DMB 2009

Updated: Oct 14, 2009 9:16pm PST

Hempfest 2009 :

Hempfest 2009

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 6:24pm PST

Mom & Dad June 2009 :

Mom & Dad June 2009

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 7:57pm PST

South Lake Union Ice Cream Cruise 06.07.09 :

South Lake Union Ice Cream Cruise 06.07.09

Updated: Jun 10, 2009 6:52pm PST

Tulip Festival 04.26.09 :

Tulip Festival 04.26.09

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 8:24pm PST

Caytonsville vs Howard 04.11.09 :

Caytonsville vs Howard 04.11.09

Updated: Apr 13, 2009 6:01pm PST

02.15.09 Snoqualmie :

02.15.09 Snoqualmie

Updated: Feb 16, 2009 9:06am PST

Albuquerque 02.01.09 :

Albuquerque 02.01.09

Updated: Feb 08, 2009 10:35am PST

Bandelier National Monument 02.02.09 : Bandelier's human history extends back for over 10,000 years when nomadic hunter-gatherers followed migrating wildlife across the mesas and canyons. By 1150 CE Ancestral Pueblo people began to build more permanent settlements. Reminders of these past times are still evident in the park as are the strong ties of the modern Pueblo people. By 1550 the Ancestral Pueblo people had moved from their homes here to pueblos along the Rio Grande (Cochiti, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo). In the mid-1700's Spanish settlers with Spanish land grants made their homes in Frijoles Canyon. In 1880 Jose Montoya of Cochiti Pueblo brought Adolph F. A. Bandelier to Frijoles Canyon. Montoya offered to show Bandelier his people's ancestral homelands. In 1916 legislation to create Bandelier National Monument was signed by President Woodrow Wilson. In 1925 Evelyn Frey and her husband, George, arrived to take over the Ranch of the 10 Elders that had been built by Judge Abbott in 1907. Between 1934 and 1941 workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) worked from a camp constructed in Frijoles Canyon. Among their accomplishments is the road into Frijoles Canyon, the current visitor center, a new lodge, and miles of trails. For several years during World War II the park was closed to the public and the Bandelier lodge was used to house Manhattan Project scientists and military personnel.

Bandelier National Monument 02.02.09

Bandelier's human history extends back for over 10,000 years when noma ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 9:59pm PST

Albuquerque January 09 :

Albuquerque January 09

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 8:22pm PST

Acoma Pueblo 01.31.09 : Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) The Pueblo, believed to have been established in the 12th century or even earlier, was chosen in part because of its defensive position against raiders. It is regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States. Access to the pueblo is difficult as the faces of the mesa are sheer. Before modern times access was gained only by means of a hand-cut staircase carved into the sandstone. There are several interpretations of origin of the name "Acoma". Some believe that the name Acoma comes from the Keresan words for the People of the White Rock, with aa'ku meaning white rock, and meh meaning people. Others believe that the word aa'ku actually comes from the word haaku meaning to prepare; a description that would accurately reflect the defensive position of the mesa's inhabitants. Today, fewer than 50 tribal members live year-round in the earthen homes of Sky City. Those living in the community tend the massive San Estévan del Rey Mission, completed in 1640. Both the mission and pueblo have been designated as a Registered National Historical Landmarks. Nearly 3,000 additional tribal members live in the nearby villages of Acomita, McCarty’s and Anzac.

Acoma Pueblo 01.31.09

Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) The Pueblo, believed to have been establishe ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2009 8:21pm PST

HIking 01.16.09 Cougar Mtn :

HIking 01.16.09 Cougar Mtn

Updated: Jan 16, 2009 6:48pm PST

Lodge Lake 11.23.08 :

Lodge Lake 11.23.08

Updated: Nov 23, 2008 5:20pm PST

10.12.08 Commonwealth Basin :

10.12.08 Commonwealth Basin

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 9:25am PST

Lodge Lake/PCT 09-27-08 :

Lodge Lake/PCT 09-27-08

Updated: Sep 28, 2008 10:21am PST

Marymoor Pea Patch 09_2008 :

Marymoor Pea Patch 09_2008

Updated: Sep 26, 2008 8:54pm PST

Leavenworth 09-2008 : Visiting Leavenworth with my Mom and my Sister's in September. What a blast!!

Leavenworth 09-2008

Visiting Leavenworth with my Mom and my Sister's in September. What a ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2008 6:42pm PST

07.27.08 Social Activity :

07.27.08 Social Activity

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 6:18pm PST

Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair 2008 :

Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair 2008

Updated: Jul 26, 2008 5:43pm PST

Rocky Acres :

Rocky Acres

Updated: Jul 11, 2008 7:34pm PST

My Family : A plethora of my family’s lifestyle!!

My Family

A plethora of my family’s lifestyle!!

Updated: Jul 11, 2008 7:24pm PST

Mt Si Area, Road 57 07.11.2008 :

Mt Si Area, Road 57 07.11.2008

Updated: Jul 11, 2008 7:18pm PST

07.10.08 Issaquah Preston Trail :

07.10.08 Issaquah Preston Trail

Updated: Jul 10, 2008 10:35pm PST

Animals :

Animals

Updated: Jul 10, 2008 10:27pm PST

Christina Graduation 06_28_2008 :

Christina Graduation 06_28_2008

Updated: Jul 02, 2008 9:07pm PST

Issaquah Lacrosse 2008 :

Issaquah Lacrosse 2008

Updated: Jul 02, 2008 11:17am PST

Senior Prom 2008 :

Senior Prom 2008

Updated: Jun 07, 2008 8:56pm PST

Cougar Mtn Park 05.24.08 :

Cougar Mtn Park 05.24.08

Updated: May 26, 2008 11:10am PST

05.18.08 : Toby and I attempted to hike to Franklin Falls, we couldn't get to the trailhead due to an over abundance of snow!! I stopped at Ashel Curtis Nature Trail because I was sure I could get there and walk around the loop. NOPE! Still too much snow, I did get some photos of the "creek" which is now a raging river!!

05.18.08

Toby and I attempted to hike to Franklin Falls, we couldn't get to the ...

Updated: May 21, 2008 9:04am PST

Cougar Mtn Zoo 04.27.08

Updated: May 10, 2008 3:50pm PST

Family Fun Day!! 04_12_08 :

Family Fun Day!! 04_12_08

Updated: Apr 14, 2008 10:55am PST

OSAT Hike - 04/06/2008 :

OSAT Hike - 04/06/2008

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 9:22am PST

03-29-2008 Cougar Mtn Park :

03-29-2008 Cougar Mtn Park

Updated: Mar 29, 2008 3:56pm PST

Visiting Bonnie Kay in L.A. :

Visiting Bonnie Kay in L.A.

Updated: Mar 03, 2008 6:09pm PST

Woodland Park Zoo with Mari and Sofie :

Woodland Park Zoo with Mari and Sofie

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 10:32am PST

Marymoor 02_17_08 :

Marymoor 02_17_08

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 5:09pm PST

Maggie is 19 :

Maggie is 19

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 10:53am PST

Mercer Slough Nature Park 02_16_08 :

Mercer Slough Nature Park 02_16_08

Updated: Feb 17, 2008 10:43am PST

01-27-2008 Cougar Mtn Park :

01-27-2008 Cougar Mtn Park

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 1:51pm PST

Lakemont :

Lakemont

Updated: Jan 13, 2008 6:58pm PST

Christmas 2007 : we actually had a white (pretty much) Christmas!! It started snowing and stuck for a while!! Fun!!

Christmas 2007

we actually had a white (pretty much) Christmas!! It started snowing a ...

Updated: Dec 25, 2007 9:10pm PST

Twin Falls 12_15_2007 :

Twin Falls 12_15_2007

Updated: Dec 15, 2007 2:11pm PST

Jen's Shower 12_08_2007 :

Jen's Shower 12_08_2007

Updated: Dec 15, 2007 1:58pm PST

Tiger Mountain 11_26_2007 :

Tiger Mountain 11_26_2007

Updated: Nov 27, 2007 8:26am PST

South Fork Snoqualmie River 11_25_2007 :

South Fork Snoqualmie River 11_25_2007

Updated: Nov 25, 2007 6:18pm PST

Thanksgiving 2007 :

Thanksgiving 2007

Updated: Nov 24, 2007 8:59am PST

Rattlesnake Ridge 11-3-07 :

Rattlesnake Ridge 11-3-07

Updated: Nov 08, 2007 7:54pm PST

Lake Tradition 10_28_07 :

Lake Tradition 10_28_07

Updated: Oct 29, 2007 7:11am PST

Graduation 2005 :

Graduation 2005

Updated: Oct 21, 2007 10:53am PST

Annette Lake 09-24-07 : 7 1/2 miles roundtrip, 1900 feet elevation gain... Toby and I are exhausted!!

Annette Lake 09-24-07

7 1/2 miles roundtrip, 1900 feet elevation gain... Toby and I are exha ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 6:42pm PST

Rattlesnake Ridge 09-23-07 : 4 miles round trip.... Almost 1300 feet elevation, whew!

Rattlesnake Ridge 09-23-07

4 miles round trip.... Almost 1300 feet elevation, whew!

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 5:30pm PST

Lake Tradition 09-08-2007 :

Lake Tradition 09-08-2007

Updated: Sep 22, 2007 7:10pm PST

ACL 2007 : ACL!! What a blast!! Much thanks to Chris for letting all of us (Me, Lara, Ben & Gina)crash at his house!! 3 days of 95 plus degree weather, LOTS of humidity and endless beer, priceless!!

ACL 2007

ACL!! What a blast!! Much thanks to Chris for letting all of us (Me, L ...

Updated: Sep 19, 2007 8:23pm PST

Toby :

Toby

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 12:17pm PST

Email : Photos I have emailed to smugmug

Email

Photos I have emailed to smugmug

Updated: Sep 09, 2007 5:59pm PST

DMB Labor Day Weekend 2007 Gorge :

DMB Labor Day Weekend 2007 Gorge

Updated: Sep 04, 2007 3:36pm PST

08_18_2007 Rattlesnake Lake :

08_18_2007 Rattlesnake Lake

Updated: Aug 19, 2007 10:53am PST

Jack's visit to Seattle enroute to Thailand :

Jack's visit to Seattle enroute to Thailand

Updated: Aug 10, 2007 12:02pm PST

Franklin Falls - 08/05/2007 :

Franklin Falls - 08/05/2007

Updated: Aug 05, 2007 4:15pm PST

Cougar Moutain Zoo :

Cougar Moutain Zoo

Updated: Aug 04, 2007 5:31pm PST

July 2007 :

July 2007

Updated: Jul 24, 2007 9:27pm PST

Friends :

Friends

Updated: Jul 24, 2007 3:14pm PST

Saltwater State Park :

Saltwater State Park

Updated: Jul 08, 2007 6:43pm PST

Chris Issak 2007 :

Chris Issak 2007

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 8:56pm PST

Snow Lake 07_04_2007 : Snow Lake on the 4th of July!! 1300 feet elevation gain in the first 2 3/4 miles then 700 feet down in 1/4 whew!!. Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the second right onto Alpental Road. Continue for 1.5 miles and park in the large gravel lot to the left. The trailhead is on the right. Attractions & Considerations Snow Lake Trail is one of the most frequented trails in the greater Seattle area and can be a very crowded hike. The trail begins at a flat grade traveling through a series of avalanche chutes and groves of large trees. At 2.0 miles there is a spur trail, which goes 0.5 mile to Source Lake. Snow Lake Trail #1013 turns sharply right at this point and switchbacks up the ridge before dropping down to lake level. At the top of the ridge a large rock outcropping offers an overlook of the lake and is a popular destination for day hikers. The main trail stays to the right at the top of the ridge and continues to the far side of the lake, where it junctions with the Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 and the High Lakes Trail #1012. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. Llamas and goats only; contact Ranger Station for current conditions. Dogs must be on a leash.

Snow Lake 07_04_2007

Snow Lake on the 4th of July!! 1300 feet elevation gain in the first 2 ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 8:51pm PST

Vegas June 2007 :

Vegas June 2007

Updated: Jun 26, 2007 8:50pm PST

Vegas June 2007

Updated: Jun 26, 2007 8:28pm PST

06_11_2007 Maggie's Graduation Night :

06_11_2007 Maggie's Graduation Night

Updated: Jun 12, 2007 9:29am PST

Maggie Graduation Party 06-10-2007 :

Maggie Graduation Party 06-10-2007

Updated: Jun 11, 2007 4:25pm PST

2005 Washington State Lacrosse Finals :

2005 Washington State Lacrosse Finals

Updated: Jun 11, 2007 1:41pm PST

Dillon's First Birthday :

Dillon's First Birthday

Updated: Jun 11, 2007 10:09am PST

Cougar Mountain 06_02_2007 :

Cougar Mountain 06_02_2007

Updated: Jun 02, 2007 4:05pm PST

May 26, 2007 :

May 26, 2007

Updated: May 28, 2007 10:01pm PST

Memorial Day 2007 :

Memorial Day 2007

Updated: May 28, 2007 9:57pm PST

05/19/2007 Lake Alice to Snoqualmie Falls hike :

05/19/2007 Lake Alice to Snoqualmie Falls hike

Updated: May 22, 2007 8:55pm PST

Seattle May 12 2007 :

Seattle May 12 2007

Updated: May 19, 2007 5:16pm PST

Mother's Day 2007 :

Mother's Day 2007

Updated: May 13, 2007 6:05pm PST

Florida May 2007 : On a last minute whim I decided to visit Cheryl down in Florida. We hit the road and went down to West Palm Beach for Sun Fest.

Florida May 2007

On a last minute whim I decided to visit Cheryl down in Florida. We hi ...

Updated: May 10, 2007 1:43pm PST

Lake Sammamish 04_28_07 :

Lake Sammamish 04_28_07

Updated: Apr 28, 2007 5:01pm PST

Dog Park 04_15_07 : Ah!! The dog days of spring!!

Dog Park 04_15_07

Ah!! The dog days of spring!!

Updated: Apr 22, 2007 9:36pm PST

Kala Point 04_22_07 : Travis, Rachel, Toby and I took off Saturday night to visit the old folks in Port Townsend. Too bad Travis had to work on Sunday!! The trip was fast but we did make it to the beach!!

Kala Point 04_22_07

Travis, Rachel, Toby and I took off Saturday night to visit the old fo ...

Updated: Apr 22, 2007 3:26pm PST

Lacrosse :

Lacrosse

Updated: Mar 30, 2007 2:07pm PST

Fuhab 03-09-07 :

Fuhab 03-09-07

Updated: Mar 11, 2007 9:48am PST

Day 5 (Thursday) - Grand Cayman : Swimming with the stingrays and snorkeling (2nd formal night).

Day 5 (Thursday) - Grand Cayman

Swimming with the stingrays and snorkeling (2nd formal night).

Updated: Mar 11, 2007 9:05am PST

Day 6 (Friday)- Cozumel : Off to horseback ride through the mayan ruins!

Day 6 (Friday)- Cozumel

Off to horseback ride through the mayan ruins!

Updated: Mar 08, 2007 1:08pm PST

Day 4 (Wednesday) - Jamica : Zipping through the jungle!

Day 4 (Wednesday) - Jamica

Zipping through the jungle!

Updated: Mar 08, 2007 1:06pm PST

First days at sea (Sunday - Tuesday) : Lara and I are off on a grand adventure with a some of the Honeycutt's!! We had our first formal night (Captain's Reception).

First days at sea (Sunday - Tuesday)

Lara and I are off on a grand adventure with a some of the Honeycutt's ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2007 1:04pm PST

02/17/07 East Lake Samm. walk : What a gorgeous day! Lovely walk along East Lake Sammamish Parkway. We were admiring a home along the lake and the owner invited us in for a tour.

02/17/07 East Lake Samm. walk

What a gorgeous day! Lovely walk along East Lake Sammamish Parkway. We ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2007 3:15pm PST

January Snow :

January Snow

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 2:48pm PST

Twin Falls - 01/06/2007 :

Twin Falls - 01/06/2007

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 2:13pm PST

Xmas 2006 :

Xmas 2006

Updated: Jan 05, 2007 9:57am PST

Austin :

Austin

Updated: Jan 04, 2007 8:03pm PST

Debbie's 50th round one :

Debbie's 50th round one

Updated: Dec 10, 2006 8:38pm PST

San Diego 2006 Frontline :

San Diego 2006 Frontline

Updated: Dec 04, 2006 10:07pm PST

Snow Day, November 27, 2006 : First snow of the year! Yay!!

Snow Day, November 27, 2006

First snow of the year! Yay!!

Updated: Nov 27, 2006 8:57pm PST

Denise's 40th Birthday :

Denise's 40th Birthday

Updated: Nov 27, 2006 9:32am PST

Thanksgiving 2006 :

Thanksgiving 2006

Updated: Nov 27, 2006 9:23am PST

Coal Creek Falls 11/24/06 :

Coal Creek Falls 11/24/06

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 2:23pm PST

Western Football :

Western Football

Updated: Oct 23, 2006 9:37am PST

Cougar Mt Park 10/09/2006 : I had Columbus Day off so I thought it was a good idea to take a quick hike with Toby (the dog, not the boyfriend!!).

Cougar Mt Park 10/09/2006

I had Columbus Day off so I thought it was a good idea to take a quick ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2006 9:17am PST

New Orlean's May 2005 : My sisters and I were fortunate enough to visit New Orlean's pre Katrina. I love you guys!!

New Orlean's May 2005

My sisters and I were fortunate enough to visit New Orlean's pre Katri ...

Updated: Oct 01, 2006 9:54am PST

Issy Lax AZ 2006 :

Issy Lax AZ 2006

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 8:31am PST

New Mexico September 2006 : Visiting my bestest friend EVER Lara!

New Mexico September 2006

Visiting my bestest friend EVER Lara!

Updated: Sep 26, 2006 12:11pm PST

Annette Lake May 2006 : Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on Road #55. Drive 0.25 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot, up the gravel road and to the left. Attractions & Considerations The Annette Lake Trail climbs steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. The first 0.75 of a mile crosses old clear-cuts, finally entering into old growth on the south side of the Iron Horse Trail. From here, the switchbacks continue up the mountain for two miles and level out in the last mile before the lake. It ends near the lake outlet. Good campsites exist beyond the outlet, on the southwest section of the lake shore. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use established firepits for campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed above the Iron Horse Trail.

Annette Lake May 2006

Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and th ...

Updated: Sep 18, 2006 12:51pm PST

Heather Lake 05/2005 :

Heather Lake 05/2005

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 9:02am PST

Intern Hike :

Intern Hike

Updated: Sep 14, 2006 8:53am PST

Cabo July 06 : Cabo San Lucas in July (graduation present to myself!!) with Allison, Kyle and Matt. What a blast!

Cabo July 06

Cabo San Lucas in July (graduation present to myself!!) with Allison, ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 2:58pm PST

Franklin Falls 06/2005 (Father's Day) : Access I-90 to exit #47. Turn north, drive across the overpass and turn right at the "T". In 0.25 mile turn left on Denny Creek Road #58. Follow this road 2.5 miles; just beyond the campground turn left on a paved road. In 200 feet, parking is on the left and the trailhead starts on the right. Attractions & Considerations The Franklin Falls Trail follows the south fork of the Snoqualmie River. It is an easy walk that rises gradually through old growth forests, with views of the river. The trail ends at the base of Franklin Falls. A good 2.0 mile loop can be made by turning right 0.25 mile before reaching the falls. A right turn at this junction will take you back to the Wagon Road trailhead. This short connecting trail joins the Wagon Road Trail #1021. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. No camping or fires permitted. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed. Dogs must be on a leash.

Franklin Falls 06/2005 (Father's Day)

Access I-90 to exit #47. Turn north, drive across the overpass and ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:54am PST

Talpus Loop Trail 06/2005 :

Talpus Loop Trail 06/2005

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:52am PST

Annette Lake 06/2005 : Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on Road #55. Drive 0.25 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot, up the gravel road and to the left. Attractions & Considerations The Annette Lake Trail climbs steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. The first 0.75 of a mile crosses old clear-cuts, finally entering into old growth on the south side of the Iron Horse Trail. From here, the switchbacks continue up the mountain for two miles and level out in the last mile before the lake. It ends near the lake outlet. Good campsites exist beyond the outlet, on the southwest section of the lake shore. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use established firepits for campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed above the Iron Horse Trail.

Annette Lake 06/2005

Access Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and th ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:34am PST

Snow Lake 10/2004 :

Snow Lake 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:32am PST

Mason Lake 09/2004 : Access: I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Road #9030. Continue on Road #9030 for three-quarters of a mile. At the “Y” stay left (straight) onto Road #9031 (Mason Lake Road). At 3.2 miles the road is blocked. Park here, walk quarter-mile across Mason Creek and continue to walk the old road for 1 mile past the old user built trail. The new trail begins the gradual ascent for 3 long switchbacks. At 2.25 miles, take a right at the junction for a steep scramble up Bandera Mtn. or continue half-mile (left) to the ridgeline and high point of the Ira Spring Trail crossing into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Continue quarter-mile, losing 500’ elevation to the outlet of Mason Creek and on to the lake. Head west beyond Mason Lake to Mount Defiance and Thompson Lake or east to several alpine lakes, including Rainbow and Island Lakes, reached via trail #1009. Attractions & Considerations: Fantastic wildflowers late spring through summer. On a clear day there are several vantage points with views of Mt. Rainier. Bandera Mountain summit is at 5,240 feet elevation. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO CAMPFIRES The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles and stock. Dogs must be on a leash.

Mason Lake 09/2004

Access: I-90 to exit #45. Go north and turn left on Road #9030. Conti ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 10:21am PST

New York 12/2003 :

New York 12/2003

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:58am PST

Wallace Falls 10/2004 :

Wallace Falls 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:52am PST

Talapus Lake 11/2004 : Access I-90 to exit #45. At the stop sign turn north. Turn left on Road #9030. Follow Road #9030 for 0.75 mile and turn right at the junction, following Road #9030 uphill to the trailhead at the end of the road. Attractions & Considerations This moderate hike is very popular with first time backpackers and families with children. The trail begins on an overgrown logging road through an old clearcut, enters forest shade and switchbacks up a hillside to a marshy area below Talapus Lake. Paths here branch in several directions. The main trail crosses the outlet on a bridge and at 2.0 miles comes to Talapus Lake (a good stopping point). The trail continues 1.25 miles to Olallie Lake. This area offers little privacy or seclusion due to overuse. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. Trail is closed to stock, bicycles and motorized vehicles Dogs must be on a leash.

Talapus Lake 11/2004

Access I-90 to exit #45. At the stop sign turn north. Turn left on ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:51am PST

Snow Lake 07/2004 : Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the second right onto Alpental Road. Continue for 1.5 miles and park in the large gravel lot to the left. The trailhead is on the right. Attractions & Considerations Snow Lake Trail is one of the most frequented trails in the greater Seattle area and can be a very crowded hike. The trail begins at a flat grade traveling through a series of avalanche chutes and groves of large trees. At 2.0 miles there is a spur trail, which goes 0.5 mile to Source Lake. Snow Lake Trail #1013 turns sharply right at this point and switchbacks up the ridge before dropping down to lake level. At the top of the ridge a large rock outcropping offers an overlook of the lake and is a popular destination for day hikers. The main trail stays to the right at the top of the ridge and continues to the far side of the lake, where it junctions with the Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 and the High Lakes Trail #1012. Notes: A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead. Use designated campsites. NO campfires. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles. Llamas and goats only; contact Ranger Station for current conditions. Dogs must be on a leash.

Snow Lake 07/2004

Access I-90 to exit #52. From the exit, turn north and take the sec ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:48am PST

Margaret Lake 06/2004 :

Margaret Lake 06/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:46am PST

Lodge Lake 10/2004 :

Lodge Lake 10/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:44am PST

Lodge Lake 08/2004 :

Lodge Lake 08/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:43am PST

Big Creek Falls 06/2004 (Father's Day) :

Big Creek Falls 06/2004 (Father's Day)

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:42am PST

Annette Lake 08/2004 :

Annette Lake 08/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:38am PST

Rachel Lake 07/2004 :

Rachel Lake 07/2004

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 9:33am PST

Mason Lake :

Mason Lake

Updated: Sep 13, 2006 8:19am PST

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