21 April 2018
I got packed and off at 7 am this morning. Tom was staying longer because he had a red eye flight back to Fort Lauderdale and he wanted to leave as late as possible. That would cut down on the time he would have to sit in the Delta Lounge at SeaTac Airport.
I really appreciate Tom coming to share this experience with me. He’s a great friend and we had a wonderful time laughing and poking fun at each other. It certainly made the experience better.
I headed first for Marblemount, Washington (the only entrance open to North Cascades National Park via I-5 and highway 20. Once in the park, the visitor center was closed (although I had asked previously if it would be open) and so I decided to travel as far up highway 20 as was open. Most of the road is closed due to snow.
I did get a shock when I pulled into the maintenance facilities for the Gorge Power Station. A siren went off just as I got out the jeep. I wondered if it was a dam failure. One look at the clock told me it was the noon siren.
Back when I was a kid in Morton, Farris Lumber Company used to blow a whistle at starting time, noon, and quitting time. I had forgotten that and don’t think I’ve heard a noon whistle or siren since my childhood.
There were some great overlooks and I got to see the turbine section of the dam and then the actual dam itself.
One overlook in particular was covered in moss.
The most interesting thing about this ED drug with reduction of stress and anxiety. levitra generic india Many people also choose to see their chiropractor on a regular basis for wellness care. recommended for you purchase levitra Kamagra has emerged viagra prescription as one of the most trusted medication in today’s scenario.With the tempo that a modern life sets it is sometimes hard to keep up the pace with sexual stamina and stay otherwise sexually active. Acai also helps your immune system by preventing levitra pill price damage to cells through its antioxidant properties. 19.
Also, most of the road into the park had trees that were draped in mosses. It was quite the eerie effect. Perfect for Halloween!
After about an hour and a half in the actual park, I headed back to I-5 via highway 20 to Chelan, Washington, on the southeast end of the North Cascade National Forest. The drive was amazing and beautiful – two adjectives that I’ve overworked this trip but fit the description.
It’s been a long day. The drive was just a little over 11 hours total.
In Chelan, I am staying one night at the Campbell Resort. I set sail tomorrow on The Lady of the Lake up Lake Chelan to a town called Stehekin. There are no roads there and the only way to get there is by boat, sea plane, or hiking. The boat leaves at 10 am in the morning so I need to pack everything for the trip tonight.
I leave the jeep in the boat company’s yard for three nights ($24 for 3) and someone will be waiting for me at Stehekin with a vehicle of some type (there are roads in Stehekin, just not leading into it) which will whisk me to a cabin for 3 nights. I doubt very seriously I will have any phone or internet service, so don’t expect any posts after tonight.
I’ll try to day hike a little, depending on the ankle and probably do a lot of cabin sitting. You are suggested to bring all your food since most of the stores in Stehekin are still probably closed for the season.
