James and I took off for the North Cascades National Hwy again yesterday. We couldn't make it all the way over to Washington Pass. The Bomb Cyclones had dumped a lot of rain in the state, resulting in some rivers being over flood stage, and a mud slide over the highway.
Our first stop was at Newhalem, and the power plant there.
Notice the black tree trunks on the hillside. A few years ago, a forest fire came right up to the edge of the town.
These were taken on the trail behind the power plant.
This is at the overlook.
James, trying to scoot out of the pic.
We rode over the top of the dam. That water looked to be moving at about 60 mph. If you look closely, you can see where there's actually an "empty" space behind the water because it is traveling so fast.
It was a great day for riding and sharing good times.
Chris
Our first stop was at Newhalem, and the power plant there.
Notice the black tree trunks on the hillside. A few years ago, a forest fire came right up to the edge of the town.
These were taken on the trail behind the power plant.
This is at the overlook.
James, trying to scoot out of the pic.
We rode over the top of the dam. That water looked to be moving at about 60 mph. If you look closely, you can see where there's actually an "empty" space behind the water because it is traveling so fast.
It was a great day for riding and sharing good times.
Chris