The National Forests are lands managed by the US Forest Service. They occur across the United States. They are multiple-use areas that allow hunting, timber harvesting as well as hiking and enjoying nature.
Seattle was engulfed in rain at 7AM this morning but maybe Snoqualmie Pass would be cold enough for snow so I left to check it out. I arrived shortly after 8AM and was one of the first people to drive into the parking lot at Hyak. The pass had received 2 inches of fresh snow … Read more
In winter, the Forest Service closes a gate across Mountain Loop Road about 25 miles east of Granite Falls, Washington. I arrived at the gate at dawn to walk up the valley. Rain showers were happening at regular intervals and the light was soft and even with the cloud cover. The walk parallels the Stillaguamish … Read more