Grouse enjoying the quiet parking lot at Sun Mountain

Early dinner at Sun Mountain Lodge

Speak, memory.
A glorious sunny drive on opening day for Hwy 20. Decided to listen to myself and stay overnight in Winthrop (ca. 200 miles driving is enough.) I will be rested for the return to Seattle over Steven's Pass tomorrow. Plus I can treat myself to solitude and do some thinking/planning for a May trip to Scotland.
If not now, when?

Spring spin on lower lake

Laconia cafe at Snoqualmie Pass

As the ski season winds down. Some good skier cut nice curves on the slope. I look forward to seeing this hillside covered in weeds and flowers in a few months.

Lunch 10 minutes from the TH

A long drive to Umtaneum Falls to check bloom status (minimal) so enjoyed a scenic lunch spot with trout and birds. Some bluebirds flitting around. I think I'm still fatigued from yesterday's ride, so accepting it. Durr road in my future but road conditions very rutted. I'm just happy it's sunny and warming up.

End of tulip time in the production fields near Roozengaarde

A first ride with Skagit valley bike club