As I was riding along on Monday morning I started to wonder how I was going to spend my day. After all, I would have the entire afternoon and evening ahead of me now! My plan was to drive from Winthrop through the North Cascades National Park and stay in Marblemount, about 88 miles away. […]
Postcards from the Road – Winthrop
It has been a busy few days…let’s catch up! Sunday morning I left Leavenworth and continued on the Cascade Loop towards the Methow Valley. The scenery changes quite dramatically as you go from mountains, to more dessert terrain with orchards and wineries everywhere as you continue east. I went as far east as Wenatchee, then […]
Postcards from the Road – Leavenworth
Leavenworth is one big ol’ tourist trap..but it is so cute! After industry had left the town and it was dying community leaders decided to promote tourism as their main industry. The town was converted into a Bavarian style village. I stayed at the Bavarian Lodge, a place I would definitely recommend. Beautiful rooms, comfy […]
Postcards from the Road – Stevens Pass
On Friday it was time to continue on the Cascade Loop and head inland. I left Whidbey Island via the ferry between Clinton (on the south end of the island) and Mukilteo. I took a detour on my way out of town via Redmond. I was keen to fill up a growler (a half gallon […]
Postcards from the Road – Whidbey Island (Day 2)
Thursday was day two on Whidbey Island, and I planned to do some more exploring on two wheels. I had mapped out a nice little route to take me towards the south part of the island and back, seeing both the west and east sides. I can’t imagine packing in a whole lot more on […]
Postcards from the Road – Whidbey Island (Day 1)
Greetings from Coupeville, WA on Whidbey Island! Yesterday it was time to pack up and leave Everett and bid adieu to my parents. For the rest of my trip in Washington I am exploring the Cascade Loop. There are two ways to get to Whidbey Island. You can take a ferry from Mukilteo to get […]