Lena Lake
A stretch of cold, sunny weather practically demands a good hike, and Lena Lake fits the bill. First, though, an otherworldly drive through sea smoke and past eagle sentinels.
Posts that don’t fit easily into another category and are about travel and exploring, mostly on public lands.
A stretch of cold, sunny weather practically demands a good hike, and Lena Lake fits the bill. First, though, an otherworldly drive through sea smoke and past eagle sentinels.
“Take the Jeep,” Teresa said. “And the dog.” If you insist…
It’s high summer, the temps are in the mid-90s, and you’re heading to eastern Washington. Might as well take a hike.
“You’ve got to do the Chief,” she said, leaning across the table intently. Perhaps I should have taken her enthusiasm as a warning?
We had eclipse plans. Then we didn’t. And then we did. A tale of enthusiasm, hesitation, dithering, serendipity, and fulfillment.