Wednesday, July 19, 2017 More North Cascades National Park

Today we got up and took it a little slow, walked the dogs and so on. Then we got around and I drove us back to the visitor center, where we looked around. They didn't have any neat postcards or T-shirts - so I didn't spend any money - I just stamped my NP Passport Book and got a stamp for it.

We drove on to Newhalem and walked the Trail of the Cedars. It was a very nice trail with informative signs.

We walked across a suspension bridge to get to the trail. The dogs behave pretty good - then we went back to the RV and took it easy.

I fixed supper tonight and then we walked around our campground which is beautiful. We have no cell signal here, but it has wifi. It is a very nice rV park - I love it!

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Heading North Again!

Today I heard from my sister Marsha and she did good with her surgery. We were slow getting around, not sure when we left -- probably about 10:30 AM. We moved along slowly to Rockport, WA. The scenery, mountains and rivers are breathtaking. We arrived about 2:00 PM to our campsite, Howard Miller Steelhead County Park. What a welcome sight! This park is beautiful! We rested a bit then decided to drive to the North Cascade National Park. The drives's top speed is 50 mph - most of it is about 35 - 45 mph. We are amazed at every turn. This place is magnificent. We stopped and walked at the Visitor Center (closed --it is open from 9-5).

Drove some of the campground loops and then we walked another roadside trail to see the Gorge High Dam. Then we drove on toward Ross Lake National Recreation Area.

There we decided to return. Unless you are a wilderness hiker (or a good hiker) much of this park is not accessible - but it is well worth visiting to see the views from the road. We stopped at The Eatery ( few miles east of our campground) and had burgers and fries. Then we went back to the RV. We certainly enjoy these beautiful mountains and rivers and creeks.