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This is a link to my photography blog about our trip over the Cascades to the Methow Valley. Highway 20 or the North Cascades Highway was late to open this year due to the tremendous snowfall in the mountains this year. We did scout a few camping spots for when we venture over again in the fall...

LOL - we notice that when we go to Bellingham, now we go through and go further South to get away from "them" :-) clikrf8, did you pick up your camper yet? Yep, our Canadian neighbors to the north love to come here to shop and play. Bellingham isn't nearly a big as Vancouver so our...

Hubby and I stayed at Curry Village in September 2009 so we could be in the valley floor for photo opportunities. People were disregarding rules and were drinking and being rude and noisy. A bear grabbed a gal's backpack which must have had food or something enticing to the bear. We have a...

We are not far from the border so are staying home all weekend. The news this morning reporting southbound crossings 90 minutes wait time. The Canadians all descend on us in droves so it best to stay put. Happy Canada Day and Happy Fourth of July to US.

oh, want to go there. You do need permits, right? Restricted access and drive one way? Your pictures make it look like a photographer's paradise with all than sculpted sandstone.

Congratulations to you. We should be picking ours up any day now, also. Please post some photos.

When we go out to shoot, we go to the iconic places sometimes but most times not. At iconic locations you can hope for stormy weather and wonderful clouds and lighting by going off season to enhance what could be just another point and shoot shot. But, we do like to go to off the map places and...

Great travelogue. Well researched and written. I like that you were well prepared for your journey. Beautiful camper. We were in and around Pioche/Panaca last late September. Starkly beautiful and hidden canyons where you would not expect them.

Yep, we have the Senior National Parks/Forest pass. A stop at the Sedro Woolley, WA USFS office confirmed that we can use our Senior Pass at both national parks and in the national forests and even get 1/2 off camping in the national forests. One good thing about getting older. Washington has...

Thanks for sharing your photos and trip report. Nice glow on Half Dome and wonderful waterfalls. Just think, Hetch Hetchy was wrestled from the public so San Fran could grow from what I have read. We are so lucky to have our national treasures in this country. I wish we lived closer, too...

I'm a wife and don't really need a real bathroom. I like your idea and it makes better sense. While it is nice to meet other folks, we like our camping quiet and dark. It looks like we could probably find similar places along 214. Serendipity may lead us to the perfect spot. Thanks for the...

I am sure we could find some volunteers amongst this group for sure. We have never bought anything of this magnitude brand new. Camera gear yes, but that was at max $2200 for a camera body. So, this is a big deal to have a brand new camper made just for us. Pretty special. We didn't go too...

Has anyone camped near Estacada, OR on SR214? I checked a few campgrounds on USFS site and found 2: Roaring River and Lazy Bend that were not all reserved out and avoided the big RVs with 16' limit. They would be half off with our Senior National Parks Pass (about $8 or $9 a night) but maybe we...

We got a call from Steve this morning telling us our brand new FWC Eagle is ready for delivery this Friday. Alas, hubby has a doctor appointment that he has had for 6 weeks (specialist in back pain) on Friday so this won't work. Also, our daughter will be away for 5 days so no one would be home...

I see from your Spot postings that you did travel Highway 20 through North Cascades National park and also Hw9 9 heading east into Canada. How was it? We are leaving tomorrow morning for several days stay near Winthrop.I hope you enjoyed it. The road just opened in time for you.

Awesome place. Thanks for sharing your trip. Were the paddle wheels for gold mining? I am glad you made it safely through the rapids.

I talked to our insurance rep last December when we foolishly bought a non pop up slide in. He said it is part of the vehicle and does not require separate insurance. We were with Met Life at the time and recently switched to Safeco ($300+ annual savings for home and vehicles) so I am not sure...

You probably were snowed out of the Bristlecone Pines Preserve? We love the eastern Sierras. Most people pass it by on their way to Yosemite or Mammoth. Hope your tire is repairable and you feel better.

Gormley, you will want to saunter along Hwy 20. It is very picturesque and a windy (as in curvy) road but well engineered. Pick a weekday to travel as the hordes will be out in full force. It seems many of the scenic overlooks will be on your side if you are coming from east to west. The...

Yes, seriously wet, grey and cold. Would that qualify as a camping trip? We aren't camping but found the cheapest lodging that had a fridge/MV as we bring our own food in a cooler rather that dine out to save money. There are many places to photograph in the Methow Valley and along Hwy 20...

That is cool. This a great idea and I love the fire engine red. Lots of locked storage safe and secure in one spot.

Nasty weather makes for great photos. Never shoot on a clear sunny blue sky day unless you are in a slot canyon. We are very anxiously awaiting our new Eagle, probably mid-August? Still many camping days left in the year, especially if we head south.

Yay, Washington state's scenic Hwy 20 through the North Cascades National park has opened as of yesterday. The hubby and I phoned today for reservations for 2 nights in Winthrop for a photo shoot in the Methow Valley and along the highway. I wish we had our camper but it will be nice to stay in...

Wonderful reminders of our 3 week trip last Fall. Great photos with some incredible clouds and dark stormy weather. It is sad about your headache, but I am glad it lessened later. Gas is expensive even will be in out Taco with auto and 4 cylinder. But, life is for exploring and enjoying our...

More, please. What an adventure you had. I am enjoying your comments and images. Cool snake. Whipsnake?